About this Senior Associate, Clinical Research role at MSD
Job Description
Senior Associate, Clinical Research
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Trial and site administration:
o Track (e.g. essential documents) and report (e.g. Safety Reports)
o Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents
o Update clinical trial databases (CTMS) and trackers
o Clinical supply & non-clinical supply management, in collaboration with other country
roles
o Manage Labeling requirements and coordinate/sign translation change request, in
collaboration with other country roles (if applicable)
• Document management:
o Prepare documents and correspondence
o Collate, distribute/ship, and archive clinical documents, e.g. eTMF
o Assist with eTMF reconciliation
o Execute eTMF Quality Control Plan
o Update manuals/documents (e.g., patient diaries, instructions)
o Document proper destruction of clinical supplies.
o Prepare Investigator trial file binders
o Obtain translations of documents
• Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities: Collaborate with other country roles to:
o In a timely manner, provide to and collect from investigators forms/lists for site
evaluation/validation, site start-up and submissions
o Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates
o Support preparation of submission package for IRB/ERC and support regulatory
agencies submissions.
o Publish study results for GCTO and RA where required per local legislation
• Budgeting, Agreement and Payments:
Collaborate with finance/budgeting representatives for:
o Develop, control, update and close-out country and site budgets (including Split site
budget)
o Develop, negotiate, approve and maintain contracts (e.g. CTRAs)
o Track and report contract negotiations
o Update and maintain contract templates (in cooperation with Legal Department)
o Calculate and execute payments (to investigators, vendors, grants)
o Ensure adherence to financial and compliance procedures
o Monitor and track adherence and disclosures
o Maintain tracking tools
o Obtain and process FCPA documentation in a timely manner
Meeting Planning:
o Organize meetings (create & track study memos/letters/protocols)
o Support local investigator meeting
Key Skills:
• Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written) and
excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to
work within these guidelines.
• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of some clinical IT applications on computer) and ability
to adapt to new IT applications. Strong MS Excel skills required.
• ICH-GCP Knowledge appropriate to role
• Excellent negotiation skills for CTCs in finance area
• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management
• Effective communication with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators)
• 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus, both internally and externally.
• Able to work independently
• Proactive attitude to solving problems / proposing solutions
• Positive mindset, growth mindset
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Budget Development, Clinical Data Management, Clinical IT, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Clinical Trial Support, Conflict Management, Contract Processing, Customer Centricity, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Documentation Preparation, Document Management, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Growth Mindset, ICH GCP Guidelines, Independent Thinking {+ 9 more}Preferred Skills:
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10/22/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
