Clinical Research Manager (CRM) - Infectious Disease (REMOTE)

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Oklahoma City, OK

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Clinical Research Manager (CRM) for Infectious Disease at Merck is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end performance and project management of clinical trials in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. This remote position serves as the main point of contact for assigned protocols, ensuring effective collaboration between country operations and clinical trial teams. The CRM will manage multiple studies across various countries, focusing on project execution, compliance, and performance metrics while fostering strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned protocols and link between Country Operations and clinical trial team (CTT).
• Manage project execution for assigned studies, including planning, tracking deliverables, and meeting country commitments.
• Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, and company policies for assigned protocols.
• Review monitoring visit reports and escalate performance issues as needed.
• Perform quality control visits as required.
• Lead local study teams, providing training and support to CRAs and coordinating activities across local roles.
• Create and execute local risk management plans for assigned studies.
• Ensure compliance with CTMS, eTMF, and other key systems in assigned studies.
• Identify and share best practices across clinical trials and countries.
• Collaborate with functional outsourcing vendors, investigators, and other external partners in assigned studies.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in clinical research.
• CRA experience preferred.
• Trial management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Science or comparable field.
• Strong understanding of local regulatory environment and clinical trial planning.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master's degree, MD, PhD).
• Experience in Immunology or Infectious Diseases, specifically in the HIV therapeutic area.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities