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Associate Clinical Research Manager

Remote · South Africa Full-time

Job Description

Qualification: Above 5 years' experience in clinical research including above 3,5 year on SrCRA position Previous experience in oncology above 4 years' Previous experience in each stage of study life cycle Previous experience in Early Phase studies STEP knowledge and incorporation Skills:

  • Knowledge in Project Management and/or site management.
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success in related role or discipline required.
  • Requires ability to make decisions independently and oversee important activities relevant to clinical research activities according to predetermined global policies and commitments with the support, oversight and supervision of the Lead CRM.
  • Requires understanding of local regulatory environment.
  • Scientific and clinical research knowledge is required.
  • Understanding of clinical trial planning, management and metrics is essential as well as the ability to focus on multiple deliverables and protocols simultaneously.
  • Ability to function as a key link between Country Operations and Clinical Trial Teams.
  • Communicates effectively and builds a collaboration spirit in a remote/virtual environment and across countries, cultures and functions.
  • Ability to manage processes (and controls), productivity, quality and project delivery.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language. The incumbent must be competent and effective in written and verbal communication.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a remote and virtual environment.
  • Aptitude for building leadership skills that enable and drive alignment with the goals, purpose and mission of our company, Global Clinical Development (GCD) and GCTO.
  • Ability to identify problems, conflicts and opportunities early, analyses and prepare mitigation plans and drive conflict resolution is critical.
  • Required to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups.
  • Understand cultural diversity.
  • Strong diplomatic and empathic skills to effectively build and maintain professional relationships with investigators and other stakeholders.

Required Skills: Adaptability, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Risk Management, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Collaborative Communications, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cultural Diversity, ICH GCP Guidelines, Patient Recruitment, Process Management, Project Management, Project Management System, Project Resource Management, Regulatory Compliance, Site Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & 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: Project Temps (Fixed Term) Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 06/22/2026*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.

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