Remote: Clinical Research Team Lead & CRA Manager

Merck; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Trial Monitoring Leader to manage a team of 6-14 CRAs in the United States, ensuring high study and site performance with strict adherence to ICH GCP and SOPs. You will coordinate with CRMs, PLMS and GCTO partners to optimize country capabilities and resource planning.

The role requires strong people leadership, a track record in clinical research, and the ability to train and mentor staff while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Clinical Research.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as CRA monitoring clinical trials.
• Line management experience preferred or team leader experience.
• Fluent in local language and business proficiency in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload allocation, staff development and performance appraisal.
• Forecast CRA capacity and guide efficient resource use.
• Ensure consistent processes and protocol implementation across the country.
• Resolve site/CRA issues to meet study commitments with CRM coordination.
• Attend Investigator Meetings when requested.
• Coordinate with GCTO partners on trial execution.
• Escalate site performance issues to CRM and CRD.
• Provide training, mentoring and maintain CRA compliance with SOPs.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Clinical Research

ICH GCP

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Advanced degree in science/biology

Tools

Trial management systems

Documentation systems

Job description

Merck is seeking a Clinical Trial Monitoring Leader to manage a team of 6-14 CRAs in the United States, ensuring high study and site performance with strict adherence to ICH GCP and SOPs. You will coordinate with CRMs, PLMS and GCTO partners to optimize country capabilities and resource planning.

The role requires strong people leadership, a track record in clinical research, and the ability to train and mentor staff while maintaining regulatory compliance.