Global Immunology Study Lead

Merck & Co.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a clinical operations leader to oversee the planning and execution of clinical trials within the Tulisokibart program. You will guide cross‑functional teams and drive study milestones, timelines, and collaboration with vendors to meet study objectives.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in global trials, regulatory knowledge (GCP/ICH), and strong leadership capabilities to coordinate with country teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
• Master's Degree and 3+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
• PhD/PharmD Degree
• Degree in life sciences, preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational planning, feasibility, and execution of a clinical trial
• May serve as the clinical trial team lead
• May lead team in key study planning, development, and execution elements (e.g., data management deliverables, trial level plans/timelines, country/site selection, site materials, system updates, investigator‑meeting planning, communication plans, preparation of status update reports, study close out activities)
• Leads team for timeline management, risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution
• May facilitate and collaborate with key internal/external stakeholders in support of clinical study objectives
• Accountable for managing any study specific partners and/or vendors

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Problem Solving

Clinical Development

Clinical Operations

Clinical Sciences

Conflict Management

Critical Thinking

GCP

PRM

People Management

Presentation Delivery

Process Improvements

Stakeholder Alignment

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD/PharmD Degree

Life sciences degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a clinical operations leader to oversee the planning and execution of clinical trials within the Tulisokibart program. You will guide cross‑functional teams and drive study milestones, timelines, and collaboration with vendors to meet study objectives.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in global trials, regulatory knowledge (GCP/ICH), and strong leadership capabilities to coordinate with country teams and external partners.