Senior Study Manager, Epidemiology Operations-3

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>Support the Lead Epi Scientists by providing overall operational support for study conduct. Responsible for the coordination and execution of observational or non-interventional research studies (including Post Authorization studies), in compliance with Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Manages several complex activities and study types.</p><p></p><p><b>Primary responsibilities include:</b></p><ul><li><p>Operational planning and project management of epidemiology research studies</p></li><li><p>Execution, and close out of primary data collection, chart review, database, and molecular epidemiology studies in addition to other activities</p></li><li><p>Manage  vendors including qualification efforts, confidentiality agreements, specifications, and contract reviews</p></li><li><p>Assist with review and finalization of all vendor documents such as the safety management, data management, communication, project management and validation plans</p></li><li><p>Participate in protocol and interim/final report preparation, shepherd document through the internal review process for approval, and upload to department repository</p></li><li><p>Coordination of collection, international shipment, processing by internal/external labs and data transfer for biospecimen- based studies</p></li><li><p>Participate in quality control assessments and ensure integrity of study data for reports and publications</p></li><li><p>Understand, coordinate, and document adherence to internal, external, and regulatory compliance requirements</p></li><li><p>Collaborate extensively and troubleshoot issues by providing potential resolutions when necessary to ensure timely management and execution of studies</p></li><li><p>Manage poster and publication development including: formatting, medical writing, figure/data content development, co-author review, internal review process, and journal submissions</p></li><li><p>Conduct literature reviews</p></li><li><p>Active participation in internal process improvement initiatives and mentoring of junior study managers</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree required, (Master's degree preferred) in public health (or closely related discipline, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health administration or biological sciences)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Experience and Skills: </b></p><ul><li><p>Five (5)+ years of work experience within <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">clinical/observational</span> research or equivalent experience; or PhD with 3+ years relevant career experience</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and influence a wide variety of stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of epidemiology and/or outcomes research</p></li><li><p>Strong project management and prioritization skills</p></li><li><p>Highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p><p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Employees apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Contingent Workers apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please </span><a href="https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a><span> if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.</span></p><p style="text-align:left">As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected <span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WHR0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">characteristics.  As</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EEOC Know Your Rights</a></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/gina-genetic-information-nondiscrimination" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EEOC GINA Supplement​</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p><span>The salary range for this role is</span></p>$117,000.00 - $184,200.00<p></p><p>This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.</p><p></p><p>The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.</p><p></p><p>We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at <a href="https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits</span></a>.</p><p></p><p>You can apply for this role through <a href="https://jobs.merck.com/us/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://jobs.merck.com/us/en</span></a> (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>San Francisco Residents Only:</span></b><span> We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Los Angeles Residents Only:</span></b><span> We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br>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. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status: </b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation:</b></p>No relocation<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Travel Requirements:</span></b></p>10%<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Remote<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p>Not Indicated<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p>N/A<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></p>06/8/2026<p style="text-align:left"><b><span>*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day <u>BEFORE</u> the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day <u>BEFORE</u> the job posting end date. </span></b></p>

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