Specialists, Clinical Data Management

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ, seeks a Clinical Data Management Specialist to support our clinical studies. You will lead data programming, reporting, and analytics across Oracle, Veeva, and external data sources to enable timely insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration with study teams, data cleaning, medical review, safety reporting, and in-life reporting with a strong emphasis on QA, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Hybrid work with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in clinical data management and reporting systems.
• Solid knowledge of SDLC and system validation.
• Ability to communicate with study teams and data stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and GxP guidelines.
• Proactive, team-oriented and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, test, and document data reviews based on specs.
• Review feasibility of study programming/reporting and implement changes.
• Support data cleaning, medical review, and safety reporting activities.
• Provide ongoing support for in-life reports.
• Document change requests and incidents, tracking to completion.
• Participate in improvement tasks, automation, and training initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Communication

Computer Programming

Data Analysis

Data Management

Data Quality Assurance

Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

PL/SQL

SQL Databases

Team Communication

Education

Associate degree in clinical data programming or related

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in clinical development or data

Tools

Databricks

Python

SAS

SQL/PL SQL

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a Specialists in Clinical Data Management to support our clinical studies.

In this role, as a Clinical Data Management Specialist, you'll assumes the responsibilities for all clinical programming (including reporting and analytics) deliverables including Oracle, Veeva platforms along with the external data captured in support of the clinical studies.

Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Design, build, maintain, test, and document data review based on written specifications established by Global Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research and Global Safety.
• Review the technical feasibility of study team proposed programming/reporting and technically implement them. Work effectively among teams to communicate issues and ideas to improve business along with understanding of Protocol.
• Support the development & reporting for data cleaning, medical review, clinical monitoring, and safety reports for quality and timely availability in support of our customer needs.
• Perform ongoing support for In-Life Reports.
• Change Requests and Incident Reports are fully documented, signed off, tracked, and reported to upper management.
• Participate in extra activities including, but not limited to, study improvement task forces, automation, initiatives, testing of new systems, and ongoing training and mentoring.

Education

• Associate degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in clinical data programming, data engineering, or related data-management/clinical operations functions OR
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in in clinical data programming, data engineering, or related data-management/clinical operations functions OR
• Advanced Degree (master’s or doctorate) with prior experience in clinical development and / or clinical data programming, data engineering, or related data-management/clinical operations activities preferred.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong technical proficiency in Clinical Data Management/Reporting Systems like Databricks, Python, SAS, SQL/PL SQL, Power BI, etc along with AI related tools.
• Solid knowledge of MS Windows/Office software and exposure to web-based applications.
• Solid knowledge of System Development Lifecycle Management / system validation knowledge.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with different functional areas.
• Strong sense of urgency and customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills and interacts effectively with Study Team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Desire and ability to learn new processes and technologies.Ability to multi-task, work independently, and good communication skills.
• Understanding of drug discovery process, FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, ICH.

Required Skills

• Clinical Data Management
• Communication
• Computer Programming
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Data Quality Assurance
• Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
• PL/SQL (Programming Language)
• SQL Databases
• Team Communication

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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

Requirements

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

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.

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

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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

08/30/2026

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Requisition ID:

R414034