Remote Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator — Site Readiness

Merck; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck in the United States seeks a Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) to oversee comprehensive site and trial administration. You will manage essential documents, trackers, and CTMS updates, while coordinating budgets, CTRAs, and payments across country roles.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical research, strong IT skills, and knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines. A remote-friendly environment is available with opportunities for growth and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Clinical Research or relevant healthcare experience.
• Completed job training (office management, administration, finance, health care preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Tribial/trial and site administration, including document handling and tracking.
• Prepare, collate, distribute, and archive clinical documents (eTMF, CTMS updates).
• Support regulatory submissions and IRB/ERC packages.
• Coordinate budgeting, CTRAs, and payments with finance teams.
• Plan meetings, provide SME guidance, and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Clinical Research

CTA

Clinical Trial Compliance

Clinical Trial Management

Customer-Focused

GCDMP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Training Delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job training in office management/administration/finance/health care

Tools

CTMS

Job description

Merck in the United States seeks a Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) to oversee comprehensive site and trial administration. You will manage essential documents, trackers, and CTMS updates, while coordinating budgets, CTRAs, and payments across country roles.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical research, strong IT skills, and knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines. A remote-friendly environment is available with opportunities for growth and mentoring of junior staff.