Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) – Site Ops & Compliance

Merck; New Jersey; Remote; USD 68,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck in New Jersey seeks a Clinical Trial Coordinator to oversee trial and site administration, document management, and regulatory submissions. You will collaborate with COM/CRM/CRA teams and finance to manage CTRAs, payments, and study budgets while ensuring timely site readiness and data accuracy.

The role demands strong IT skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, adaptable approach to global clinical research guidelines and GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in office management/administration/finance/healthcare.
• Fluent in local languages and English; excellent communication skills.
• Experience with clinical trial documentation and regulatory processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track essential documents and report safety updates.
• Collate, distribute, and archive study tools and documents.
• Update CTMS and trackers for trials.
• Manage clinical and non-clinical supply coordination with country teams.
• Handle labeling changes and translations with country partners.
• Prepare Investigator trial file binders and correspondence.
• Support regulatory submissions to IRB/ERC and health authorities.
• Develop and maintain country/site budgets and contract templates.
• Organize investigator meetings and supporting materials.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

GCP knowledge

Negotiation

Problem solving

Independence

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

MS Office

Clinical IT apps

Job description

Merck in New Jersey seeks a Clinical Trial Coordinator to oversee trial and site administration, document management, and regulatory submissions. You will collaborate with COM/CRM/CRA teams and finance to manage CTRAs, payments, and study budgets while ensuring timely site readiness and data accuracy.

The role demands strong IT skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, adaptable approach to global clinical research guidelines and GCP.