MSD
Job title:
Senior Study Manager – Cardiometabolic
Company
MSD
Job description
Job DescriptionPosition Description:Senior Study Manager – CardiometabolicOur Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.Accountable for the operational planning, feasibility, and execution of a clinical protocol. May lead team in key study planning, development and execution elements (e.g., data management deliverables, protocol level plans/timelines, country/site selection, system updates, Investigator Meeting planning, communication plans, preparation of status update reports, study closeout activities). May serve as the clinical trial team (CTT) lead. Leads team for timeline management, risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution. May facilitate and partner with key internal/external stakeholders (study team, subsidiary country teams, vendors, committees, investigators, site personnel, etc.) in support of clinical study objectives. Accountable for managing any study specific partners and/or vendors.Primary Responsibilities:May work across multiple protocolsStrategically reviews protocols to ensure operational clarity for investigator sites; collaborates with the CTT to develop the baseline timelines and milestonesEstablish regular lines of communication with investigative sitesEstablish site selection criteria with cross-functional team.Works closely with Global Trial Optimization (GTO) to: develop patient recruitment and retention initiatives; liaise with vendors and develop patient/site-facing materialsEnsure full leveraging of recruitment and retention tactics by GTO and clinical sitesIdentify, communicate and implement lessons learned across sites, regions and studiesPosition Qualifications:Education Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree + 5 years ORMaster’s + 3 years Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience ORPhD/PharmD Degree in life sciences, preferred.Required Experience and Skills:Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience.Excellent oral (including presentation) and written communication, computer/ database management and project management skills.Preferred Experience and Skills:Proficient in field monitoring and management within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry performing pre-study visits, initiation, interim and close out visitsExperience as a CRA Manager, Lead CRA or Project ManagerRare disease experienceNOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.MRLGCTOCSSMHiringCSSMGenMed#eligibleforERPEmployees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applyUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.Expected salary range: $111,400.00 – $175,300.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed .Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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Location
Gwynedd, PA – Wales
Job date
Fri, 07 Jun 2024 02:43:01 GMT
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