Merck & Co, Inc

Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) - Remote

Merck & Co, Inc$68K — $107K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Rahway, NJ
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or completed job training in relevant fields (office management, administration, finance, health care preferred).
  • Fluent in local languages and proficient in English, with excellent communication skills.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices and clinical IT applications.
  • Strong MS Excel skills required and good understanding of Global Clinical Research Guidelines.
  • Excellent negotiation skills, effective time management, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Track and report essential documents and Safety Reports for trials.
  • Ensure proper collation and distribution of study tools and documents.
  • Update clinical trial databases and tracking tools in a timely manner.
  • Manage clinical supply and non-clinical supply in collaboration with country roles.
  • Prepare, distribute, and archive clinical documents and correspondence efficiently.
  • Support regulatory submissions and manage site start-up processes effectively.
  • Organize and support local investigator meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision healthcare coverage for employee and family.
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Additional insurance benefits such as compassionate leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Under the oversight of the line-manager, this role is responsible for comprehensive trial and site administration and involves preparing, collating, distributing and archiving clinical documents. The CTC supports clinical supply & non-clinical supply management and ensures timely maintenance of tracking and reporting tools, as applicable.

The role is critical to meet planned Site Ready dates, including assisting with the preparation of submission packages to IRB/ERC and Health Authorities. The role will collaborate at local level closely with COM, CRM and CRA. And the person collaborates with finance/budgeting representatives to manage CTRAs and payments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Trial and site administration:
    • Track (e.g. essential documents) and report (e.g. Safety Reports).
    • Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents.
    • Update clinical trial databases (CTMS) and trackers.
    • Clinical supply & non-clinical supply management, in collaboration with other country roles.
    • Manage Labeling requirements and coordinate/sign translation change request, in collaboration with other country roles (if applicable).


  • Document management:
    • Prepare documents and correspondence.
    • Collate, distribute/ship, and archive clinical documents, e.g. eTMF.
    • Assist with eTMF reconciliation.
    • Execute eTMF Quality Control Plan.
    • Update manuals/documents (e.g., patient diaries, instructions).
    • Document proper destruction of clinical supplies.
    • Prepare Investigator trial file binders.
    • Obtain translations of documents.


  • Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities - Collaborate with other country roles to:
    • In a timely manner, provide to and collect from investigators forms/lists for site evaluation/validation, site start-up and submissions.
    • Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates.
    • Support preparation of submission package for IRB/ERC and support regulatory agencies submissions.
    • Publish study results for GCTO and RA where required per local legislation.


  • Budgeting, Agreement and Payments - Collaborate with finance/budgeting representatives for:
    • Develop, control, update and close-out country and site budgets (including Split site budget).
    • Develop, negotiate, approve and maintain contracts (e.g. CTRAs).
    • Track and report contract negotiations.
    • Update and maintain contract templates (in cooperation with Legal Department).
    • Calculate and execute payments (to investigators, vendors, grants).
    • Ensure adherence to financial and compliance procedures.
    • Monitor and track adherence and disclosures.
    • Maintain tracking tools.
    • Obtain and process FCPA documentation in a timely manner.


  • Meeting Planning:
    • Organize meetings (create & track study memos/letters/protocols).
    • Support local investigator meetings (invitations, prepare materials, select venue, support vendor where applicable).


Skills:

  • Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills.
  • Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
  • Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
  • Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of some clinical IT applications on computer) and ability to adapt to new IT applications. Strong MS Excel skills required.
  • ICH-GCP Knowledge appropriate to role.
  • Excellent negotiation skills for CTCs in finance area.
  • Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management.
  • Effective communication with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators).
  • High sense of accountability / urgency. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment.
  • Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment. Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.
  • Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus, both internally and externally.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Proactive attitude to solving problems / proposing solutions.
  • Positive mindset, growth mindset.


Qualification & Experience:

  • Completed job training (office management, administration, finance, health care preferred) or Bachelor's Degree


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The salary range for this role is:

$68,000 - $107,000

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.

Required Skills:
Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Data Management, Clinical IT, Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Clinical Trial Support, Data Analysis, Drug Regulatory Affairs, ICH GCP Guidelines, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
06/25/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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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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