Biomarker Operations Leader — Associate Principal Scientist
Merck & Co.
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Job summary
Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in Biomarker Operations to lead planning and execution of biomarker strategies across clinical trials, ensuring compliant biospecimen collection, assay execution, and data delivery.
The role collaborates with scientists, study teams, and external vendors to optimize workflows and drive data quality in translational research. A strong background in project management, drug discovery or clinical research, and experience with biomarker
Qualifications
- PM experience demonstrated.
- Experience in drug discovery or clinical research.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute clinical-trial biomarker set-up and logistics.
- Serve as operational partner to Biomarker Leads.
- Co-author biomarker sections of study protocols.
- Define specimen collection, handling, storage, and processing.
- Coordinate sample and assay logistics with clinical teams.
- Transfer biomarker data into the clinical data repository.
- Develop vendor SOWs and data-transfer specifications.
- Foster partnerships with external vendors and internal teams.
- Identify and resolve conflicting stakeholder needs.
- Improve workflows to maximize efficiency and data quality.
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Job description
Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in Biomarker Operations to lead planning and execution of biomarker strategies across clinical trials, ensuring compliant biospecimen collection, assay execution, and data delivery.
The role collaborates with scientists, study teams, and external vendors to optimize workflows and drive data quality in translational research. A strong background in project management, drug discovery or clinical research, and experience with biomarker
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