Merck & Co, Inc

Associate Director Study Manager (Hybrid)

Merck & Co, Inc$142K — $224K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
  • 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's, 6 years with a Master's, or 2 years with a PhD/PharmD in clinical development.
  • Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead global clinical trial teams across various functions.
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of global clinical trials.
  • Serve as the Clinical Trial Team Lead for cross-functional project management.
  • Drive study strategy and identify operational risks for mitigation planning.
  • Collaborate with teams and partners to meet clinical trial objectives.
  • Oversee study timelines and ensure execution of deliverables.
  • Contribute operational input to trial documents and governance activities.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering team capabilities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangements offering flexibility.
  • Opportunity to lead global clinical trials.
  • Collaboration with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Role in process improvement and capability building.
  • Support for professional development through mentoring.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Overview: The Associate Director Study Manager leads the operational planning, execution, and delivery of one or more global clinical trials. This role is accountable for ensuring high-quality study conduct, driving timelines, managing risks, and coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to meet clinical trial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead operational planning, feasibility assessment, and execution of assigned clinical trials(s)
  • Serve as the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) Lead and provide cross-functional leadership
  • Drive study strategy, operational reviews, and risk identification and mitigation planning
  • Collaborate with internal teams, country organizations, and external partners (e.g. CROs, vendors) to deliver study objectives
  • Oversee study timelines, key deliverables, and execution milestones
  • Provide operational input into clinical trial documents (protocols, plans, reports)
  • Lead governance interactions, including senior management updates and cross-functional meetings
  • Build team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and development of junior staff
  • Contribute to process improvements and may serve as a subject matter expert


Required Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required
  • Advanced degree preferred


Experience:
  • Bachelor's with a minimum of 9 years OR
  • Master's with a minimum of 6 years OR
  • PhD/PharmD with a minimum of 2 years of clinical development experience


Required Skills:
  • Strong Knowledge of ICH/GCP and clinical research regulatory requirements
  • Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional clinical trial teams
  • Strong project management, planning, and execution skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and drive milestone delivery
  • Advanced problem-solving and risk managementcapabilities
  • Strong Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)


Preferred Skills:
  • Experience working in global clinical trial environments
  • Vendor/CRO oversight experience
  • Experience in Immunology or relevant therapeutic area
  • Experience leading cross-functional governance and decision-making forums


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Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Operations, Clinical Study Design, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Literacy, Identifying Risks, Life Science, Medical Writing, Operational Performance Management (PM), Operations Support, People Management, Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills:
Metrics Management, Problem Solving

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Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:
07/4/2026
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Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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