Clinical Data Management & Analytics Specialist

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Data Management Specialist to lead programming, reporting, and analytics for clinical studies. You will design, build, test, and document data reviews, and collaborate across study teams to ensure timely, high-quality data delivery.

The role requires strong CDM skills, experience with Databricks, Python, SAS, SQL/PL SQL, and Power BI, plus familiarity with FDA/GxP guidelines. Hybrid work options and competitive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical data programming, data engineering or related operations.
• Strong technical proficiency in CDM/reporting systems and programming languages.
• Knowledge of SDLC and system validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and document data review according to specifications.
• Implement study team programming/reporting and communicate issues to teams.
• Support data cleaning, medical review, monitoring, and safety reporting.
• Provide ongoing In-Life report support and document changes.
• Participate in improvement initiatives, automation, testing, and training.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Python

SAS

SQL/PL SQL

Power BI

AI tools

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

FDA regulations

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Databricks

Oracle

Veeva

Job description

Merck is seeking a Clinical Data Management Specialist to lead programming, reporting, and analytics for clinical studies. You will design, build, test, and document data reviews, and collaborate across study teams to ensure timely, high-quality data delivery.

The role requires strong CDM skills, experience with Databricks, Python, SAS, SQL/PL SQL, and Power BI, plus familiarity with FDA/GxP guidelines. Hybrid work options and competitive benefits are available.