Study Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position contributes to the operational planning and execution of one or more clinical trials. In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and technical skills as part of a global, cross-functional team. You will apply project management, communication, and collaboration skills in support of our clinical trials.

Job Responsibilities:

• May have specific operations responsibilities for a single study or across multiple studies (e.g. operational deliverables, clinical & ancillary supplies planning, lab specimen tracking, status update reports, study close-out activities).
• May be responsible for tracking study timelines using project management tools.
• Shares technical expertise with team members.
• May interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. study team, vendors, committees) in support of clinical trial objectives.

Core Skills:

• Working knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g. GCP and ICH)
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
• Good understanding f the principles of project planning & project management
• Building analytical skills to drive operational milestones
• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division and company
• Role requires a proactive approach driving toward study goals
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
• Solid communication, writing and presentation skills
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft office or similar (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree +2 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience -OR-
• Master's Degree +1 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
• Degree in life sciences, preferred.

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The salary range for this role is

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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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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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