Global Clinical Trials Lead

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in North Wales, PA is seeking a Senior Clinical Trials Lead to manage operational planning and execution of one or more trials in the Tulisokibart program, while coaching a capable team.

You will collaborate with study teams, vendors, and country partners, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, and drive milestones through a global, cross-functional environment.

This role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and leadership to develop talent and advance study goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of pharmaceutical/clinical PM experience.
• Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience in pharma/clinical development.
• PhD/PharmD with 2+ years in pharmaceutical development and PM roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational planning, feasibility, execution and conduct of clinical trials.
• Serve as the Clinical Trial Team lead.
• Lead study planning, development, and governance activities.
• Collaborate with study teams, vendors, and country partners.
• Review clinical documents and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

GCP/ICH knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years pharma experience

Master's degree with 6+ years pharma experience

PhD/PharmD with 2+ years pharma experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck in North Wales, PA is seeking a Senior Clinical Trials Lead to manage operational planning and execution of one or more trials in the Tulisokibart program, while coaching a capable team.

You will collaborate with study teams, vendors, and country partners, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, and drive milestones through a global, cross-functional environment.

This role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and leadership to develop talent and advance study goals.