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ID #49982403
State Utah
City Salt lake city
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Merck
Showed 2023-05-22
Date 2023-05-23
Deadline 2023-07-22
Category Et cetera
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Associate Clinical Research Associate -WA/OR/UT (Remote)

Utah, Salt lake city, 84101 Salt lake city USA

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Job DescriptionOur Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Teams manage studies to provide the safety and efficacy data required for regulatory approval of potential new drugs, vaccines and new indications for existing products. We ensure we conduct high quality clinical trials by integrating state-of-the-art technology and applying rigorous scientific and ethical standards.We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Clinical Research Associate that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs

Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)

Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape

Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world

Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary, Focus and PurposeWe care deeply about helping the world be well. We strive to improve health for others in the future by developing new drugs and vaccines that treat and prevent disease. Clinical trials are an essential part of this process.The Clinical Research Associate role is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect future generations, and we're counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement.Key Functions

Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion

With support, acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking responsibility of allocated sites

Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial

Conducts clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), sponsor standard operating procedures (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

Completes oversight activities including on-site monitoring and remote monitoring using various tools to ensure: Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased and subjects' rights, 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

Primary point of contact for 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 Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Manager (CRM) and CRA Manager

Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines

Territory and Travel

Washington | Oregon | Utah

Travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% | Expected travel two to three days per week

Education

Required | Bachelor of Arts or Science

Preferred | Bachelor of Arts or Science with strong emphasis in science and/or biology

Experience | Skills | KnowledgeRequired

Two years clinical research experience. Related clinical research experience may include Study Coordinator, Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) or similar

Fluent in Local languages and English | Principled verbal and written communications, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively

Developing ability to present technical information with support

Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law and guidelines

Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines

Direct knowledge of Good Documentation Practices. Developing skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment

Developing level of monitoring skill and independent professional judgment

Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of some clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices

Preferred

Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management

Able to work with other experienced research professions to develop skills 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

Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus

MRLGCTO#EligibleforERPETJOBS​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.MRLGCTOWho we are …We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, 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 …Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn 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.Employees 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 apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/inst/1422$1533/rel-task/3001$14.htmld)Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)US 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 click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf)EEOC GINA Supplement​Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)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.Under New York City, 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:$72,880.00 - $114,600.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:50%Flexible Work Arrangements:Remote WorkShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):NARequisition ID: R241906

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