Remote Oncology Clinical Research Associate

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Remote; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to oversee performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites across the country. Under CRA-Manager supervision, this role ensures study conduct aligns with ICH/GCP, local regulations, and company policies.

The candidate acts as primary site contact, develops and expands study territories, and supports audits and site readiness across all trial phases.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a scientific/healthcare field with relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in bio/pharma/CRO.

Responsibilities

• Develops strong site relationships across all trial phases.
• Performs site management/monitoring in compliance with ICH-GCP and regulations.
• Gains in-depth understanding of the study protocol and procedures.
• Coordinates tasks with sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
• Participates in site selection and validation activities.
• Conducts monitoring visits and prepares comprehensive reports.
• Collects and reviews regulatory documentation for start-up, maintenance, and close-out.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Clinical Research

Site Management

Monitoring

Data Analysis

GCP/GCP

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

MS Office

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to oversee performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites across the country. Under CRA-Manager supervision, this role ensures study conduct aligns with ICH/GCP, local regulations, and company policies.

The candidate acts as primary site contact, develops and expands study territories, and supports audits and site readiness across all trial phases.