Associate Specialist, Clinical Data Management - Hybrid

Merck Canada Inc.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Clinical Data Management professional to lead programming deliverables for reporting and analytics across Oracle and Veeva platforms, and external data. You will collaborate with Global Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, and Global Safety to implement study specifications and ensure data quality.

The role requires strong technical skills in PowerBI, SQL, Python, SAS, and related tools, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in math, science, healthcare-related field, or computer science.
• Strong technical proficiency in Clinical Data Management/Reporting systems (PowerBI, SQL/PL SQL, Databricks, Python, SAS) and AI tools.
• Good knowledge of MS Windows/Office and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of SDLC and system validation concepts.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and document data review processes from specifications established by Global Clinical Data Management and Clinical Research.
• Support data cleaning, medical review, clinical monitoring, and safety reporting for timely availability.
• Provide ongoing In-Life Reports support; document, sign off, track, and report change/incident requests.
• Collaborate across study teams and participate in enhancements, testing of new systems, and ongoing training and mentoring.

Skills

PowerBI

SQL/PL SQL

Databricks

Python

SAS

AI tools

MS Windows

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Tools

Oracle

Veeva

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

Primary activities:

• Assumes the responsibilities for all clinical programming (including reporting and analytics) deliverables including Oracle, Veeva platforms along with the external data captured in support of the clinical studies.
• Coordinates and participates in the following activities:
• Design, build, maintain, test, and document data review based on written specifications established by Global Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research and Global Safety. Review the technical feasibility of study team proposed programming/reporting and technically implements them. Work effectively amongteam to communicate issues and ideas to improve the business along with understanding of Protocol.
• Support the development & reporting for data cleaning, medical review, clinical monitoring, and safety reports for quality and timely availability in support of our customer needs.
• Perform ongoing support for In-Life Reports. Change Requests and Incident Reports are fully documented, signed off, tracked, and reported to upper management.
• Participate in extra activities including, but not limited to, study improvement task forces, automations, initiatives, testing of new systems, and ongoing training and mentoring.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Education:

• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in mathematics, science, a healthcare-related discipline, or computer science; or relevant Pharma skills and experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expected to have a good technical proficiency in a Clinical Data Management/Reporting Systems like PowerBI or SQL/PL SQL or Databricks or Python or SAS, etc. along with AI related tools.
• Solid knowledge of MS Windows/Office software and exposure to web-based applications.
• Solid knowledge of System Development Lifecycle Management / system validation knowledge
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with different functional areas.
• Strong sense of urgency and customer focus.
• Possesses excellent communication skills and interacts effectively with Study Team along with Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Desire and ability to learn new processes and technologies
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and good communication skills
• Understanding of drug discovery process, FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, ICH
• Must currently hold a B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in mathematics, science, a healthcare-related discipline, or computer science OR receive an B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in mathematics, science, a healthcare-related discipline, or computer science no later than spring 2027

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Required Skills:

Clinical Data Management, Clinical Programs, Clinical Research, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Reporting, Data Review, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol Management

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

No