Senior Research Operations Manager - Observational Studies

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k) plan

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Specialist, Research Manager to coordinate observational research activities and provide operational support across RDAI, Outcomes Research, and other stakeholders.

You will manage milestones, budgets, and documentation through study lifecycles, ensuring adherence to GPP and SOPs. The role requires collaboration across teams, protocol support, and engagement with internal/external partners, contributing to publications and compliance throughout

Qualifications

• Three or more years of work experience within clinical/observational research or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders in medical or scientific teams.
• Basic knowledge of epidemiologic, outcomes research, or health economic modeling.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills; resourcefulness.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of observational or non-interventional research activities.
• Provides operational support for research conduct in compliance with GPP, SOPs, and company policies.
• Manages budgets, timelines, and study information in applicable systems.
• Participates in protocol and interim/final report preparation and document review processes.
• Coordinate internal/external meeting management and draft/minute reviews.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

MS Office

GPP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or public health

Master's degree in life sciences or public health

Tools

Veeva Vault

iEnvision platforms

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Specialist, Research Manager to coordinate observational research activities and provide operational support across RDAI, Outcomes Research, and other stakeholders.

You will manage milestones, budgets, and documentation through study lifecycles, ensuring adherence to GPP and SOPs. The role requires collaboration across teams, protocol support, and engagement with internal/external partners, contributing to publications and compliance throughout