Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) - Remote

Merck & Co., Inc; United States; Remoto; USD 68.000 - 107.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Clinical Trial Coordinator to support trial and site administration, document management, and regulatory submissions across multiple sites in the United States.

The role requires strong Excel and communication skills, with experience in CTMS and good documentation practices. Remote work options are available as part of flexible arrangements.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or completed job training in office management/administration/finance or health care.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to use clinical IT applications.

Mansioni

• Track and report essential documents and safety reports.
• Collate, distribute, ship, and archive study documents (eTMF).
• Manage clinical and non-clinical supply in collaboration with country roles.
• Support regulatory submissions and site start-up activities.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Microsoft Excel

Clinical Trial Documentation

Communication Skills

Negotiation skills (CTCs)

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Office management training

Strumenti

CTMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Under the oversight of the line-manager, this role is responsible for comprehensive trial and site administration and involves preparing, collating, distributing and archiving clinical documents. The CTC supports clinical supply & non-clinical supply management and ensures timely maintenance of tracking and reporting tools, as applicable.

The role is critical to meet planned Site Ready dates, including assisting with the preparation of submission packages to IRB/ERC and Health Authorities. The role will collaborate at local level closely with COM, CRM and CRA. And the person collaborates with finance/budgeting representatives to manage CTRAs and payments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Trial and site administration:

• Track (e.g. essential documents) and report (e.g. Safety Reports).
• Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents.
• Update clinical trial databases (CTMS) and trackers.
• Clinical supply & non-clinical supply management, in collaboration with other country roles.
• Manage Labeling requirements and coordinate/sign translation change request, in collaboration with other country roles (if applicable).

Document management:

• Prepare documents and correspondence.
• Collate, distribute/ship, and archive clinical documents, e.g. eTMF.
• Assist with eTMF reconciliation.
• Execute eTMF Quality Control Plan.
• Update manuals/documents (e.g., patient diaries, instructions).
• Document proper destruction of clinical supplies.
• Prepare Investigator trial file binders.
• Obtain translations of documents.

Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities: Collaborate with other country roles to:

• In a timely manner, provide to and collect from investigators forms/lists for site evaluation/validation, site start-up and submissions.
• Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates.
• Support preparation of submission package for IRB/ERC and support regulatory agencies submissions.
• Publish study results for GCTO and RA where required per local legislation.

Budgeting, Agreement and Payments:

• Develop, control, update and close-out country and site budgets (including Split site budget).
• Develop, negotiate, approve and maintain contracts (e.g. CTRAs).
• Track and report contract negotiations.
• Update and maintain contract templates (in cooperation with Legal Department).
• Calculate and execute payments (to investigators, vendors, grants).
• Ensure adherence to financial and compliance procedures.
• Monitor and track adherence and disclosures.
• Maintain tracking tools.
• Obtain and process FCPA documentation in a timely manner.

Meeting Planning:

• Organize meetings (create & track study memos/letters/protocols).
• Support local investigator meetings (invitations, prepare materials, select venue, support vendor where applicable).

Skills:

• Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of some clinical IT applications on computer) and ability to adapt to new IT applications. Strong MS Excel skills required.
• ICH-GCP Knowledge appropriate to role.
• Excellent negotiation skills for CTCs in finance area.
• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management.
• Effective communication with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators)
• High sense of accountability / urgency. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment.
• Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment. Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.
• Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus, both internally and externally.
• Able to work independently.
• Proactive attitude to solving problems / proposing solutions.
• Positive mindset, growth mindset.

Qualification & Experience:

• Completed job training (office management, administration, finance, health care preferred) or Bachelor's Degree.

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The salary range for this role is: $68,000 - $107,000

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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.

Required Skills:

Clinical Document Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Clinical Trial Support, Customer-Focused, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills:

Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Clinical Trials, Communication

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/10/2026

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Requisition ID:

R424782