Merck & Co, Inc

Senior Specialist, Clinical Data Management - Hybrid

Merck & Co, Inc$117K — $184K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. degree in mathematics, science, healthcare discipline, or computer science, or relevant experience.
  • 4 years of database development or data cleaning programming experience, including 3 years with clinical databases.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Clinical Data Management Systems like Veeva EDC, SQL-PL/SQL.
  • Experience with Oracle databases and SQL for at least 4 years.
  • Good working relationship skills across different functional areas; ability to multi-task and work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate clinical database activities for multiple clinical programs and ensure consistency in strategies with supervisors.
  • Develop clinical databases and data transfer files according to specifications and standards, including eCRF and edit checks.
  • Train new hires and contribute to the training of Clinical Database Developers, fostering a customer-oriented attitude.
  • Lead and participate in task forces, testing new systems, and contribute to CDS technical initiatives with innovative solutions.
  • Assist in project planning and resource allocation across therapy areas, ensuring strategy consistency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits for employees and families.
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k).
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

  • 40% Oversees and coordinates clinical database activities for multiple clinical programs.  Interface with CDS manager/supervisor to assure consistency of technical and process strategies. Acts as a technical resource to other members of the group.  Plans appropriately to ensure adherence to timelines.  Interface with members of study teams, including external CROs/Vendors where applicable, to integrate study team requirements into all deliverables.  

  • 20% Creates and develops clinical databases and data transfer files according to written specifications. Ensures adherence to clinical database standards, SOPs and Process Guidelines. Leads and participates in the review of eCRFs and edit checks, database development, programming of edit checks, and scripts to aid in transfer of electronic data files into the Clinical Data Management System (CDMS).

  • 20% Trains new hires and participates in the interview process. Provide ongoing training and development to Clinical Database Developers on existing standards. Helps to develop a customer oriented and can-do attitude in the group and contributes as subject matter expert for trouble-shooting findings.  

  • 15% Leads and participates in extra activities including, but not limited to, task forces, testing of new systems and helps coordinate CDS technical initiatives . Contributes strategies, innovative and creative solutions to enhance processes and increase productivity of the group. Provides ongoing clinical database support to other departments.

  • 5% Assist clinical database manager/supervisor in project planning, manpower projections and resource allocations across therapy areas.  Interface with clinical database manager/supervisor to assure consistency of technical and process strategies across all therapy areas.

Education: 

  • A B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in mathematics, science, a healthcare-related discipline, or computer science; or relevant skills and experience.

Required Experience and Skills:  

  • 4 years of database development or data cleaning programming experience, at least 3 of which including clinical databases and programming.

  • Demonstrated strong technical proficiency in a Clinical Data Management System. Particularly Veeva EDC, Central Designer, SQL-PL/SQL.

  • At least 4 years’ experience with Oracle databases and SQL.

  • Solid knowledge of MS Windows/Office software and exposure to web-based applications.

  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with different functional areas. * Strong sense of urgency and customer focus. * Project Management skills * Ability to present in a group environment * Leadership, verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills * Desire and ability to learn new processes and technologies * Broad knowledge of Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs requirements * Ability to multi-task, work independently, and good communication skills * Understanding of drug discovery process, FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, ICH guidelines, clinical database cleaning process, and 21 CFR Part 11.   

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Database Programming, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Programs, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Quality Assurance, Data Reporting, Data Review, Data Validation, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medical Terminology, Project Management, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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 .

You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

08/5/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

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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68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
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Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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