Global Immunology Study Lead – Clinical Trials

Merck & Co.; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Senior Clinical Operations Lead to coordinate the planning and execution of one or more clinical trials within our Tulisokibart program.

You will lead a global, cross-functional team, applying project management and communication skills to advance trial objectives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in operational planning, regulatory knowledge (GCP/ICH), and the ability to manage multiple priorities, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver study milestones on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years pharma/clinical development experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with relevant clinical/drug development experience.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or PhD preferred.
• Life sciences degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, feasibility, and execution of a clinical trial.
• May serve as the clinical trial team lead.
• Lead study planning, timelines, site selection, materials, and meetings.
• Lead timeline management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to support objectives.
• Manage study partners and vendors.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Problem Solving

Clinical Development

Clinical Operations

Clinical Sciences

Conflict Management

Critical Thinking

Ethical Standards

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Partner Relationship Management (PRM)

People Management

Presentation Delivery

Process Improvements

Stakeholder Alignment

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years pharma/clinical development experience

Master's Degree with 3+ years pharma/clinical development experience

PhD/PharmD Degree

Degree in life sciences, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Senior Clinical Operations Lead to coordinate the planning and execution of one or more clinical trials within our Tulisokibart program.

You will lead a global, cross-functional team, applying project management and communication skills to advance trial objectives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in operational planning, regulatory knowledge (GCP/ICH), and the ability to manage multiple priorities, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver study milestones on time and