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MSD

Associate Director, Study Manager – Atherosclerosis and Metabolism

MSD

. Participate in strategy and lead operational planning and execution of one or more clinical trials .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading clinical trials with a strong focus on operational planning, regulatory compliance, and team development. Proficient in stakeholder collaboration and project management within the pharmaceutical and clinical research domains.

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Clinical Trial ManagementRegulatory Compliance (GCP, ICH)Project ManagementLeadership SkillsAnalytical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills
Clinical Data ManagementClinical Study ManagementProject PlanningConflict ResolutionCritical Thinking
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationDetail-OrientedAdaptabilityPresentation Skills
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Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWordOutlook
Industry Keywords
PharmaceuticalClinical Drug DevelopmentClinical ResearchStakeholder AlignmentEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Participate in strategy and lead operational planning and execution of one or more clinical trials
  • Demonstrate advanced leadership and technical skills as part of a global, cross-functional team
  • Build and coach team members in project management, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Lead operational planning, feasibility, execution, and conduct of clinical trials
  • Serve as Clinical Trial Team (CTT) lead
  • Direct key study planning, development, and execution activities, including operational reviews, issue escalation and mitigation, presentations to senior management, cross-functional meetings, and governance
  • Facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, country teams, vendors, and committees
  • Liaise with partners, vendors, and the vendor management team
  • Review and provide clinical operations input on protocols and other clinical documents
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams
  • Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members
  • Potentially manage direct and indirect reports, including resource assignment, professional development, and performance management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience, OR Master's Degree and 6+ years of such experience, OR PhD/PharmD Degree and 2+ years of such experience
  • Degree in life sciences preferred
  • Strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements, including GCP and ICH
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and delegate activities
  • Ability to develop realistic short- and mid-range project plans
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, conflict-resolution, critical-thinking, communication, writing, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in programs and processes, meetings, and matrix environments
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Required skills: Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Study Management, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Ethical Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Problem Solving, Stakeholder Alignment, Strategic Thinking
  • No visa sponsorship
  • 10% travel requirement
  • Regular employee status
  • 1st shift/day shift
  • No valid driving license required
  • No relocation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement