Scientist, Clinical Operations (Hybrid)

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks a Clinical Scientist to contribute to the planning and execution of clinical trials within a global cross-functional team. You will develop leadership and scientific acumen while supporting study conduct and medical writing.

The role involves protocol development, regulatory writing, and collaboration with stakeholders, with a life sciences background and 2+ years in pharma/clinical drug development. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years or Master’s with 1+ year in pharma/clinical development.
• Experience in clinical research, study design, and regulatory writing.
• Life sciences degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials.
• Supports protocol development and study materials including ICF documents/amendments.
• Interacts with internal/external stakeholders to support trial objectives.
• Develops site and CRA training materials.
• Prepares clinical narratives for eDMC meetings or submissions.
• Collaborates to monitor study data, deliverables, and supplies.
• Contributes to vendor deliverables in alignment with the protocol.
• Assists in evaluating protocol deviations and mitigation with medical monitoring teams.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Study Design

Clinical Trial Development

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Operations

Medical Writing

Protocol Writing

Regulatory Writing

Trial Design

Clinical Studies

Clinical Trials Monitoring

Study Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years OR Master’s + 1 year Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience

Job description

Job Description

This position contributes to the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials and assists the Lead Clinical Scientist and study team with the scientific conduct of clinical studies. In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership, technical skills, and scientific acumen as part of a global, cross-functional team.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific clinical/scientific activities on a single study or across multiple studies, as delegated (e.g., medical monitoring, lab specimen tracking/reconciliation, adjudication support, preparation of meeting materials).
• Supports development of study protocol and related materials (e.g., ICF documents/amendments, data management deliverables).
• May interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., country operations, committees, vendors) in support of clinical study objectives.
• Supports development of site and CRA training materials.
• Prepares clinical narratives in support of eDMC meetings or submissions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor/track clinical study data, deliverables and/or supplies to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
• Contributes to design of vendor deliverables (e.g., EDC, laboratory, ePRO, IRT) in alignment with the protocol.
• Supports the evaluation and tracking of protocol deviations (PDs), trends and mitigation efforts in collaboration with medical monitoring teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years OR Master’s + 1 year Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience. Degree in life sciences, preferred. #eligibleforERP #clinicaltrialjobs

Required Skills

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Sciences
• Clinical Study Design
• Clinical Trial Development
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Trials Operations
• Medical Writing
• Protocol Writing
• Regulatory Writing
• Trial Design

Preferred Skills

• Clinical Studies
• Clinical Trials Monitoring
• Study Management

Diversity and Inclusion

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.

The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.

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Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $96,200.00 - $151,400.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.

An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Location Specifics

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Other Employment Details

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 09/1/2026

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Company Overview

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.