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Associate Director, Study Manager Oncology Job

Employer
Merck
Location
Upper Gwynedd PA
Closing date
Jan 23, 2017

Job Details

Associate Director, Study Manager Oncology-CLI005548

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Associate Director, Study Manager - Oncology Protocol Lead oversees the operational support for one or more clinical trials conducted as part of the investigational product development program. May supervise the activities of other Study Managers supporting the program/protocol and serves as a liaison with other functional areas for program/protocol issues.

- Responsible for the operational planning, feasibility, execution and conduct of a clinical protocol(s)/program.
- Leads and directs teams in key study planning, development and execution elements (e.g. operational reviews, issue escalation/mitigations, presentations at Sr. Management meetings, program level cross-functional meetings and governance).
- Serves as the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) lead and may have program level responsibilities. Responsible for managing project schedule.
- Responsible for facilitating and collaborating with key internal/external stakeholders (study team, subsidiary country teams, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical study objectives.
- Responsible for managing trial specific partners and/or vendors.
- Builds talent and capabilities of junior team members through proactive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities.
- May include management of direct reports including assignment of resources, professional development and performance management.

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in clinical development; OR Bachelor’s degree in Life Science with a minimum of 11 years’ experience in clinical development; OR MS in Life Sciences with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in clinical development; OR PhD in Life Sciences with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical development

Required:

- Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience.
- Excellent oral (including presentation) and written communication, computer/database management and project management skills.

Preferred:

- Prior oncology experience
- Prior people management experience in clinical research.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Job: Clinical Research - Clin Ops

Job Title:Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Operations

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-Upper Gwynedd

Other Locations: NA-US-MA-Boston, NA-US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Company Trade Name:Merck

Company

Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.

We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work

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