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We are excited to be a sponsor of Hiring our Heroes and proud to offer transitioning service members a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience through our 12-week fellowship program.
During your fellowship with our company, you will have the chance to collaborate with our Veterans Leadership Network and receive support from various stakeholders within the organization. To ensure your success, each fellow is paired with a buddy who will provide guidance, mentorship, and different perspectives. Additionally, you will have access to a career development advisor who will offer support and guidance in managing your career.
As a fellow, you will be part of a Cohort consisting of other transitioning service members. This will enable you to engage in weekly touchpoints, attend educational sessions, and receive direction from our Veteran Talent Program Lead throughout the Fellowship. Our primary objective is to provide you with mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to help facilitate a successful transition into a full-time position within our company.
With our generous military-friendly policies, we've received accolades from several organizations such as GI Jobs, Military Times EDGE, and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Consider a future with us and discover an employer who will foster your best work as you continue to strive for the well-being of others.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., 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 integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, and teamwork 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.
Overview:
Global Clinical Trail Operations (GCTO) is a global organization with over 3,800 people operating in 47 countries, responsible and accountable for the execution of the Merck clinical research portfolio. The Clinical Sciences & Study Management Department of the GCTO organization focuses on the planning, execution and close out of clinical trials within a program. Clinical trials provide the required data which allows Merck to bring new prescription medications and vaccines to the market.
Successful candidates will be able to work independently as well as proactively collaborate with colleagues. This position contributes to the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials. You will assist the Lead Clinical Scientist and study team with the scientific conduct of clinical studies. In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership, technical skills, and scientific acumen as part of a global, cross-functional team. Primary responsibilities include the following:
- Responsible for specific clinical/scientific activities on a single study or across multiple studies (e.g., medical monitoring, lab specimen tracking/reconciliation, adjudication support, preparation of meeting materials).
- Support development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents/amendments, data management deliverables).
- May interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., country operations, committees, vendors) in support of clinical study objectives.
- Support development of site and CRA training materials
- Prepare clinical narratives
- Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor clinical study data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
- Participate in CRF design to ensures data collection is in alignment with the protocol.
You will be part of a diverse, cross-functional team of individuals who execute our clinical trials. The Fellowship will include progressive on-the-job training and operational project assignments under the direction of Lead Clinical Scientist and Lead Study Manager.
Your Fellowship Project
You will partner with CSSM team members to train on systems and tools to complete tasks and deliverables critical in the execution of our clinical trials.
The fellowship intends to:
- Develop an understanding of the phases of clinical research.
- Develop an understanding of the ICH3 guidelines.
- Develop an understanding of the systems and tools critical to the oversight and conduct of a clinical trial.
- Participate in team meetings to develop an understanding of the different skills and expertise of the cross functional members of a clinical trial team.
Benefits of Fellowship
- Mentoring & networking opportunities within and beyond CSSM
- Exposure to Senior level positions within the clinical development forum
- Hands-on experience in the conduct and execution of clinical trials
- Development of critical analysis and project management skills
Work Experience
Experience/Skills We are Looking for:
- Bachelor’s +2 year of experience in pharmaceutical/clinical research (preferred) or Master’s Degree. Degree in life sciences, preferred
- Strong communication abilities, including written, verbal, and interpersonal
- Collaboration, project management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize activities and manage multiple tasks within deadlines
- Work experience in a results-driven environment
- Strategic/critical thinking
- Experience working on cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint
Primary Work Site/Schedule
- On-site locations Rahway, NJ; Upper Gwynedd, PA, Hybrid
- Monday-Thursday (Core hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, flexible start and stop)
Requirement: Transitioning Service Member who is participating in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program
Fellowship Company Transition Opportunities: This Fellowship will be geared towards a Specialist position and aligns to a full-time transition opportunity
Requisition ID:P-100789
