Description

Job Description

Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or intend to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Hired candidates who are not vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

The goal of CORE (Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence) is to generate strategic value evidence and partner on the development of market access strategies for our company's products throughout the world. The Study Management organization sits within the Strategy & Operations group in CORE.This position, under the supervision of a Director or Associate Director, will conduct study management activities including study execution and summarization of results from observational research studies. There may also be the opportunity to participate in process improvement initiatives and/or mentoring of new staff.

CORE Study Management Role:

Coordinates all aspects of observational or non-interventional research studies which include the implementation of primary data collection, chart review/survey, and database studies. Work with the Lead CORE Scientist in executing operational aspects of study execution.

Primary duties include study level project management tasks such as:

• Coordinate confidentiality and consultant agreements
  
• Coordinate internal/external meeting management and draft/review agenda/minutes
  
• Track timelines/deliverables and follow up on action items
  
• Assist in managing study level budgets, which include follow up of invoices, tracking spend , managing financial systems (when applicable), and interface with stakeholders such as Finance and the Budget Management organization.
  
• Liaise with the vendor and cross-functional teams to share project status and/or needs
  
• Participate in protocol and interim/final report preparation, shepherd document through the internal review process for approval, and submit to the internal repository
  
• Review all vendor documents such as monitoring, project management, safety management, data management and validation plans
  
• Participate in quality control and integrity of study data and reports for publications
  
• Ensure studies follow all CORE processes for informed consent, compliance, site contract and budget review/approval, protocol document review, study registration (when applicable), adverse event reconciliation and publication submission.
  
• Ability to describe procedures for observational studies to internal and external stakeholders such as outside investigators/vendors and key opinion leaders.
  
• Troubleshoots study issues as they arise and work to bring to timely resolution
  
• May participate in mentoring external worker staff.
  
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
  

Education :

• Bachelor's degree required
  
• Master's degree (preferred) in public health (or closely related discipline, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health administration or biological sciences)
  

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong project management skills
  
• One (1) or more years of work experience within clinical/observational research or equivalent.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with and influence a wide variety of stakeholders.
  
• Basic knowledge of epidemiologic or outcomes research
  
• Highly motivated, able to work independently, and strong in problem-solving and finding solutions.
  

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are ...

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for ...

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, 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.

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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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:
1

Requisition ID:R137407