Study Lead, Clinical Trials – Atherosclerosis & Metabolism

Merck & Co.; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks an experienced Clinical Trial Program Manager to lead operational planning and execution for one or more trials.

You will work with a global cross‑functional team, applying project management, communication, and collaboration skills to support clinical studies. The role involves leading timelines, risk management, and stakeholder coordination across study teams and vendors, ensuring study objectives are met in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience.
• -OR- Master's Degree and 3+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
• -OR- PhD/PharmD Degree

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational planning, feasibility, and execution of a clinical trial.
• May serve as the clinical trial team lead
• May lead team in key study planning, development, and execution elements (e.g., data management deliverables, trial level plans/timelines, country/site selection, site materials, system updates, investigator meeting planning, communication plans, preparation of status update reports, study close out activities).
• Leads team for timeline management, risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution.
• May facilitate and collaborate with key internal/external stakeholders (e.g., study team, country/site teams, vendors, committees) in support of clinical study objectives.
• Accountable for managing any study specific partners and/or vendors.

Skills

GCP/ICH knowledge

Time management

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/PharmD

Life sciences degree

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks an experienced Clinical Trial Program Manager to lead operational planning and execution for one or more trials.

You will work with a global cross‑functional team, applying project management, communication, and collaboration skills to support clinical studies. The role involves leading timelines, risk management, and stakeholder coordination across study teams and vendors, ensuring study objectives are met in a matrix environment.