Associate Specialist, Clinical Data Management

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Clinical Data Manager to execute end-to-end data management activities for clinical trials in compliance with SOPs and ICH-GCP.

The role involves data collection, validation, testing, reconciliation, and database lock preparation, under management guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong English communication, GCP knowledge, and experience in data handling, documentation, and project coordination within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Preferred: B.A. or B.S. degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biological Sciences, or health care related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and change request implementation of data management tools and systems under supervision.
• Runs data integrity check reports in accordance with data review plans and SOPs.
• Raises questions to investigational site staff and internal/external vendors, reviews responses and data corrections to confirm issue resolution.
• Executes user acceptance testing of data management tools.
• Escalates overdue items and missing visits.
• Supports Senior/Lead CDM to resolve data issues prior to study database lock.
• Completes trial level archiving activities.
• Maintains compliance with KPIs and data quality measures.
• Communicates project status and risk assessment to Senior/Lead CDM.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical problem solving

Clinical data cleaning

Clinical data management

Data collection methods

Data documentation

Data integrity

Data processing

Data reporting

Data validation

Document management

GCP

Project management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

B.A. or B.S. in Medicine/ Pharmacy/ Nursing/ Biological Sciences/ health care

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the applicable management, the Clinical Data Manager (CDM) is responsible for executing end to end data management activities pertaining to clinical trials, including but not limited to; data management tool and system development, validation and maintenance, data collection, data integrity review and reconciliation, query management, medical coding, and database lock preparation, in compliance with our Company (https://go.msd.com/~vs4xix) 's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ICH-GCP guidelines.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Participates in the development and change request implementation of data management tools and systems for the clinical trial data management activities under the direction of the SCDM/LCDM
• Runs data integrity check reports in accordance with data review plans and relevant SOPs.
• Raises questions to investigational site staff and internal and external vendors, reviews responses and corresponding data corrections to confirm identified issue resolution.
• Responsible for the execution of user acceptance testing of data management tools under the guidance of the SCDM/LCDM.
• Escalates overdue items, including but not limited to outstanding questions and missing visits.
• Assists the Senior/Lead CDM with data management activities to resolve all identified data issues prior to study database lock.
• Complete trial level archiving activities under the direction of the SCDM/LCDM including, but not limited to, filing of essential documentation.
• Maintains compliance with standard key performance indicators according to process expectations at the protocol level.
• Monitors data quality and cycle-time performance measures to maintain compliance, performs root cause analysis and implements action plans as needed.
• Proactively communicates with Senior/Lead CDM to share project status, risk assessment and outstanding item resolution status.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Preferred: B.A. or B.S. degree, in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biological Sciences, or health care related discipline.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-motivated, excellent in work planning and time management.
• Fluent oral and written English skills.
• Good sense and awareness of regulations and policies.
• Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment with flexibility.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate with both the technical and business areas.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Data Cleaning, Clinical Data Management, Data Collection Methods, Data Documentation, Data Integrity, Data Processing, Data Reporting, Data Validation, Document Management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Project Management, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

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Primary location for this posting:

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Additional location(s):

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/29/2026

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Requisition ID:

R422760