Associate Specialist, Clinical Data Management, Hybrid

Job Description

Assumes the responsibilities for all clinical programming (including reporting and analytics) deliverables including Oracle, Veeva platforms along with the external data captured in support of the clinical studies.  

Coordinates and participates in the following activities:

• Design, build, maintain, test, and document data review based on written specifications established by Global Clinical Data Management (GCDM), Clinical Research (CR) and Global Safety (GS).  Review the technical feasibility of study team proposed programming/reporting and technically implements them. Work effectively among   team to communicate issues and ideas to improve the business along with understanding of Protocol .
• 3Support the development & reporting for data cleaning, medical review, clinical monitoring, and safety reports for quality and timely availability in support of our customer needs.  
• Perform ongoing support for In-Life Reports.  Change Requests and Incident Reports are fully documented, signed off, tracked, and reported to upper management.  
• Participate in extra activities including, but not limited to, study improvement task forces, automations, initiatives, testing of new systems, and ongoing training and mentoring.

Education: 

• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in mathematics, science, a healthcare-related discipline, or computer science; or relevant Pharma skills and experience.

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Expected to have a good technical proficiency in a Clinical Data Management/Reporting Systems like PowerBI or SQL/PL SQL or Databricks or Python or SAS, etc. along with AI related tools. 
• Solid knowledge of MS Windows/Office software and exposure to web-based applications.
• Solid knowledge of System Development Lifecycle Management / system validation knowledge 
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with different functional areas.
• Strong sense of urgency and customer focus.
• Possesses excellent communication skills and interacts effectively with Study Team along with Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Desire and ability to learn new processes and technologies
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and good communication skills
• Understanding of drug discovery process, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Good (anything) Practices (GxP) guidelines, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH)

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Data Management, Computer Science, Data Analysis, FDA Regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Multitasking, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Teamwork, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

Clinical Studies, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Science

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The salary range for this role is

$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/2/2026

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