Remote CRA Manager — Lead Clinical Trial Monitoring

Merck & Co., Inc.; Rahway (NJ); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior leader to manage a team of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and drive site and study performance in compliance with ICH GCP and SOPs.

You will develop talent, provide training and mentoring, and ensure efficient allocation of resources across the country. The role reports to Clinical Research Director or Head of Site Management and Monitoring, with up to 50% travel and remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Research.
• Minimum 3 years as CRA monitoring clinical trials.
• Line management experience preferred or at least team leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Work allocation, staff development and performance appraisal.
• Input for capacity planning and forecasting CRA capacity and needs.
• Ensure consistency of processes and protocol implementation across the country.
• Resolve site or CRA operational issues to meet commitments.
• Attend local Investigator Meetings if requested.
• Interface with Global Clinical Trial Organization partners on trial execution.
• Escalate site performance issues to CRM and CRD.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Clinical Research

ICH GCP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Advanced degree in science/biology

Tools

Trial management systems

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior leader to manage a team of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and drive site and study performance in compliance with ICH GCP and SOPs.

You will develop talent, provide training and mentoring, and ensure efficient allocation of resources across the country. The role reports to Clinical Research Director or Head of Site Management and Monitoring, with up to 50% travel and remote work arrangements.