Associate Specialist, Clinical Data Management - Hybrid

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Clinical Programming Specialist to lead data-driven reporting for clinical studies. You will handle Oracle/Veeva platforms and external data capture, ensuring timely, compliant deliverables.

Required BA/BS in math/science/healthcare or CS, plus strong MS Office skills and SAS/SQL experience. This role offers a hybrid schedule and 10% travel, with comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in math, science, healthcare-related field or CS.
• Experience with clinical data management and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of FDA GxP and ICH guidelines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical programming and reporting deliverables (Oracle, Veeva).
• Coordinate data cleaning, medical review, and safety reporting.
• Support in-life reporting, change requests, and incident tracking.
• Mentor teammates and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Programs

Clinical Research

Data Entry

Data Management

Data Processing

Data Reporting

Data Review

GCP

Protocol Management

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree in math/science/healthcare/computer science

Tools

PowerBI

SQL/PL SQL

Databricks

Python

SAS

Job description

Job Description

• 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 among team 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.

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 among team 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.

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

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

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

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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.

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

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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

Job Posting End Date

11/2/2026

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:

R424137