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Clinical Research Associate - Remote

2+ years
$91,600.00 - $144,100.00
15 June 10, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position: Clinical Research Associate

Company: Merck & Co.

Location: Rahway, New Jersey, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Clinical Research

Post Date: 06/05/2024

Description:

As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Merck & Co., you will be accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites in the country. Reporting to the CRA manager, you will ensure study conduct compliance with ICH/GCP and country regulations, policies, and procedures. The role involves acting as the primary site contact and manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, with a focus on expanding the territory for clinical research and developing new sites. Additionally, you will participate in internal meetings and workstreams as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for monitoring processes and systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop strong site relationships and ensure continuity through all trial phases.
  • Perform clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with relevant guidelines, laws, and protocols.
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
  • Coordinate tasks with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready status.
  • Conduct remote and on-site monitoring activities to ensure data accuracy and subject safety.
  • Conduct site visits, including validation, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
  • Collect, review, and monitor regulatory documentation for study start-up, maintenance, and close-out.
  • Communicate with Investigators and site staff on protocol-related issues and overall site performance.
  • Identify, assess, and resolve site performance or compliance problems and escalate as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support assigned sites.
  • Manage and maintain information in various systems such as CTMS and eTMF.
  • Contribute to CRA team knowledge by acting as an SME and sharing best practices.
  • Support audit/inspection activities as needed.
  • Contribute to the identification of new potential sites and develop strong clinical research capabilities.

Travel Requirements:

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% of working time.
  • Expected traveling approximately 2-3 days/week.
  • Current driver's license preferred.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Core Competency Expectations:

  • Fluent in Local Languages and English (verbal and written) with excellent communication skills.
  • Good understanding of clinical research, GCP/ICH guidelines, and local clinical research laws.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
  • Proven skills in site management, including patient recruitment.
  • Proficient in MS Office and various clinical IT applications.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and work in a solution-oriented manner.
  • Effective time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate in a multicultural environment.
  • High sense of accountability and urgency.
  • Demonstrates commitment to customer focus, quality, and compliance.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio/pharma/CRO.

Educational Requirements:

  • Preferred: B.A./B.S. with a strong emphasis in science and/or biology.

Salary Range:

  • $91,600.00 - $144,100.00

Benefits:

  • Bonus eligibility, long-term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

Application Deadline: 06/12/2024

Note: This job posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply before the end date.