Clinical Operations Lead – Atherosclerosis & Metabolism

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Project Manager to oversee the operational planning, feasibility, and execution of clinical trials. The role may lead teams and drive key study planning, timelines, site selection, and vendor coordination.

Ideal candidates bring advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH and strong leadership in matrix environments, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to deliver study milestones on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of pharma/clinical drug development experience
• Master's Degree with 3+ years of pharma/clinical drug development experience
• PhD/PharmD degree also acceptable
• Life sciences degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, feasibility and execution of a clinical trial.
• May serve as the clinical trial team lead.
• Lead study planning, development and execution elements including timelines and site selection.
• Lead timeline management, risk identification and mitigation.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders (study team, country/site teams, vendors).
• Accountable for managing study partners and vendors.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Prioritization

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/PharmD

Life sciences degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Project Manager to oversee the operational planning, feasibility, and execution of clinical trials. The role may lead teams and drive key study planning, timelines, site selection, and vendor coordination.

Ideal candidates bring advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH and strong leadership in matrix environments, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to deliver study milestones on time.