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Senior Trial Initiation Specialist

3+ years
$111,400.00 - $175,300.00 per year
12 June 11, 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

Job Opportunity: Senior Trial Initiation Specialist


Employer: Merck & Co.
Location: Rahway, New Jersey (NJ), United States
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Clinical Research
Job Code: MERCUSR298251ENUS
Post Date: 06/08/2024
Job Posting End Date: 06/15/2024


Description:

Merck & Co. is a global healthcare leader dedicated to creating a healthier future for all. As a Senior Trial Initiation Specialist in Global Site Budgets and Payments, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful execution and delivery of global clinical study site budgets. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to conduct clinical trials efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, execute, and deliver global clinical study site budgets based on Fair Market Value, protocol design, and industry benchmarks.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for budget development on Clinical Trial Teams during trial initiation.
  • Support Global Clinical Trial Operations with budget process expertise and study-specific support to ensure global standardization.
  • Analyze FMV/budget issues, obtain input from business partners, and provide risk assessments to expedite compliant resolution.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support continuous process improvement and compliance.
  • Track inquiries and monitor trends to identify the need for additional standardized guidance.
  • Identify and promote best practices while adhering to SOPs and departmental compliance standards.
  • Provide oversight of subordinate personnel/activities.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a clinical research setting.
  • Skills:
    • Business acumen and/or financial background, preferably in investigator grants and payments.
    • Strong understanding of leadership principles, relationship development, and conflict resolution.
    • Excellent collaboration and influencing skills to partner effectively across multiple groups.
    • Initiative in innovative approaches to challenges in a fast-paced, changing global environment.
    • Strong communication, presentation, organization, and prioritization skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to perform data analysis.

Preferred Experience: Medical billing and coding.


Additional Information:

  • Eligibility: The position is eligible for ERP.
  • Notice for Internal Applicants: Candidates must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in their current position before applying for open positions.
  • Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will follow a hybrid work model.
  • Salary Range: $111,400.00 - $175,300.00 per year, plus available benefits.
  • Job Posting End Date: 06/15/2024

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