Remote Clinical Research Manager (CRA Lead)

Merck; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the USA is seeking an Associate Director to lead a team of Clinical Research Associates, ensuring study and site performance with strict ICH GCP adherence. You will mentor CRAs, manage capacity planning, and collaborate with CRM/PLMs to align country capabilities.

The role focuses on Vaccine/Infectious Disease with some Cardiovascular areas, reporting to the Clinical Research Director and partnering with HQ for resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years within Clinical Research.
• Minimum 3 years as CRA monitoring clinical trials.
• Line management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work allocation, staff development and performance appraisal.
• Provide input for capacity planning and CRA forecasting.
• Ensure consistency of processes across the country.
• Interface with sites to resolve operational issues and meet commitments.
• Mentor and develop CRAs; manage escalation of issues.
• Collaborate with HR and finance for local resource needs.
• Contribute to HQ capacity/resource planning and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Clinical Research

Regulatory Compliance

ICH GCP Guidelines

Site Operations

Resource Allocation

Project Management

Communication

Liaison with Sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Trial management systems

Job description

Merck in the USA is seeking an Associate Director to lead a team of Clinical Research Associates, ensuring study and site performance with strict ICH GCP adherence. You will mentor CRAs, manage capacity planning, and collaborate with CRM/PLMs to align country capabilities.

The role focuses on Vaccine/Infectious Disease with some Cardiovascular areas, reporting to the Clinical Research Director and partnering with HQ for resource allocation.