Job Title: Senior Clinical Research Asscociate, Oncology - Seattle/San Francisco
Posted by: Merck & Company on May 30, 2019
Location:
Seattle , WAJob Description:
Requisition ID: CLI008521
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. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century . Merck's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Merck is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world's premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we're doubling down on this goal. Merck Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow, and will take Merck's leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.
Core tasks (including but not limited to the following):
-Acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites.
-Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.
- Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, ---Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
-Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
-Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
-Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.
-Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:
-Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased
-Subjects' right, safety and well-being are protected
-Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.
-Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.
-Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
-Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined CRA Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with CRM, PLM and RCPM.
-Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.
-Contributes to CRA team knowledge by acting as process Subject Matter Expert (SME) , buddy/mentor and sharing best practices as appropriate/required.
-Supports and/or leads audit/inspection activities as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
B.A./B.S. preferred with strong emphasis in science and/or biology
Min. 2 years of direct site monitoring experience in a bio/pharma/CRO
Travel Expectations:
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% of working time.
Expected travelling ~2-3 days/week.
• Current driver's license preferred.
CORE Competency Expectations:
• Fluent in Local languages and English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines.
• Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
• Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment
• Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment.
• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices.
• Ability to understand and analzse data/metrics and act appropriately
Behavioural Competency Expectations:
• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem solving skills
• Able to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites and therapy areas
• 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
• Works with high quality and compliance mindset
• Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus
*Candidate must reside and travel within Seattle/San Francisco territory
Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we're counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we're inventing for life.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to staffingaadar@merck.com .
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
OFCCP EEO Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - proudly embracing diversity in all of it's manifestations.
Job: Clinical Research Monitor(CRA)
Other Locations: San Francisco, CA, US
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
Hazardous Materials: no
Company Trade Name: Merck
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. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century . Merck's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Merck is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world's premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we're doubling down on this goal. Merck Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow, and will take Merck's leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.
Core tasks (including but not limited to the following):
-Acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites.
-Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.
- Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, ---Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
-Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
-Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
-Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.
-Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:
-Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased
-Subjects' right, safety and well-being are protected
-Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.
-Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.
-Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
-Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined CRA Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with CRM, PLM and RCPM.
-Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.
-Contributes to CRA team knowledge by acting as process Subject Matter Expert (SME) , buddy/mentor and sharing best practices as appropriate/required.
-Supports and/or leads audit/inspection activities as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
B.A./B.S. preferred with strong emphasis in science and/or biology
Min. 2 years of direct site monitoring experience in a bio/pharma/CRO
Travel Expectations:
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% of working time.
Expected travelling ~2-3 days/week.
• Current driver's license preferred.
CORE Competency Expectations:
• Fluent in Local languages and English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines.
• Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
• Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment
• Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment.
• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices.
• Ability to understand and analzse data/metrics and act appropriately
Behavioural Competency Expectations:
• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem solving skills
• Able to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites and therapy areas
• 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
• Works with high quality and compliance mindset
• Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus
*Candidate must reside and travel within Seattle/San Francisco territory
Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we're counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we're inventing for life.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to staffingaadar@merck.com .
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
OFCCP EEO Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - proudly embracing diversity in all of it's manifestations.
Job: Clinical Research Monitor(CRA)
Other Locations: San Francisco, CA, US
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
Hazardous Materials: no
Company Trade Name: Merck
Pay Rate:
Unspecified
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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. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century.
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