ASSOC. DIR, CLINICAL RESEARCH

Job Description Knowledge in Project Management and site management.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success 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 TA Head or CRD • Requires strong understanding of local regulatory environment.
• Strong scientific and clinical research knowledge is required.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial planning, management and metrics is essential as well as the ability to focus on multiple deliverables and protocols simultaneously.
• Experience functioning 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 and skills to manage resource allocation, 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.
• Understand cultural diversity.
• The position requires proven strong project management skills and/or project management certification or relevant training program/close mentoring.
Behavioural Competency Expectations.
• Strong leadership skills that enable and drive alignment with the goals, purpose and mission of our Research Labs, Global Clinical Development • Ability to identify problems, conflicts and opportunities early and lead, analyse and prepare mitigation plans and drive conflict resolution is critical.
• Required to negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; settle differences with minimum disruption.
Examples of common problems include.
1) low patient recruitment, 2) inadequate staff to meet business needs, 3) performance or compliance issues, 4) working with regulatory issues and the broader organization, and 5) resolution of conflictive situations.
• Educational/pedagogic, diplomatic and empathic skills to effectively build and maintain professional relationships with investigators and other stakeholders.
Experience Requirements.
Required.
• 5-6 years of experience in clinical research • CRA Experience preferred Educational Requirements.
Required.
• Bachelor degree in Science (or comparable) Preferred.
• Advanced degree, (e.
., Master degree, MD, PhD) tiene menú contextual LaboratoriesMX LaboratoriesLATAM 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.
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Employee Status.
Regular Relocation.
No relocation VISA Sponsorship.
No Travel Requirements.
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