Associate Specialist, Clinical Data Management

MSD

. Execute end-to-end clinical data management activities for clinical trials .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,900 - $113,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Data Management, including data integrity, data cleaning, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Proficient in analytical problem solving and effective communication with technical and business stakeholders.

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Clinical Data ManagementData IntegrityGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Analytical Problem SolvingData Documentation

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Hard Skills

Clinical Data CleaningData Collection MethodsData ProcessingData ReportingData ReviewData ValidationDocument ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAdaptabilityTeamworkAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Data Management ToolsUser Acceptance Testing

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsRegulations And PoliciesProtocol-Level ComplianceKey Performance Indicators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute end-to-end clinical data management activities for clinical trials
Participate in development and change-request implementation of data management tools and systems
Run data integrity check reports according to data review plans and SOPs
Raise questions to investigational site staff and internal/external vendors, review responses, and confirm issue resolution
Execute user acceptance testing of data management tools
Escalate overdue items, outstanding questions, and missing visits
Assist Senior/Lead Clinical Data Managers in resolving data issues before database lock
Complete trial-level archiving activities, including filing essential documentation
Maintain protocol-level compliance with key performance indicators
Monitor data quality and cycle-time performance, perform root-cause analysis, and implement action plans
Communicate project status, risk assessments, and outstanding-item resolution status to Senior/Lead Clinical Data Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Fluent oral and written English skills
Awareness of regulations and policies
Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment with flexibility
Good communication skills with technical and business areas
Adaptability
Analytical Problem Solving
Clinical Data Cleaning
Clinical Data Management
Data Collection Methods
Data Documentation
Data Integrity
Data Processing
Data Reporting
Data Review
Data Validation
Document Management
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Project Management
Teamwork
U.S. and Puerto Rico residency
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
No relocation required
No travel required