Clinical Research Associate Manager – Neurology

MSD

. Manage a team of 6–14 Clinical Research Associates .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesMid-Level💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Research Management, ensuring compliance with ICH GCP regulations and corporate policies while effectively leading and mentoring a team of Clinical Research Associates. Proficient in project management, resource allocation, and operational issue resolution within clinical trial execution.

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Clinical Research ManagementICH GCP ComplianceTeam LeadershipProject ManagementCore Trial Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchCRA MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceGood Documentation PracticesCapacity PlanningPerformance ReviewsResource UtilizationOperational Issue ResolutionManpower ReportingProtocol Implementation

Soft Skills

People ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict Management

Tools & Technologies

Core Trial Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsInvestigator MeetingsClinical Research AssociatesLocal RegulationsSOPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of 6–14 Clinical Research Associates
Ensure study and site performance adheres to local regulations, company SOPs, and ICH GCP
Provide training, support, mentoring, career development, and performance reviews for CRAs
Manage low-performance situations and resolve escalated issues
Allocate work and support efficient resource utilization
Contribute to capacity planning, manpower reporting, and CRA forecasting
Coordinate with CRAs, Partner Line Managers, Clinical Research Managers, and other functions on processes and protocol implementation
Interact with sites to resolve operational issues
Attend local Investigator Meetings when requested
Interface with Global Clinical Trial Organization partners on clinical trial execution
Escalate site performance issues to the Clinical Research Manager and Clinical Research Director
Liaise with local HR and finance functions
Ensure CRA compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and quality standards
Travel up to 50%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Science
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Clinical Research
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a CRA monitoring clinical trials
Line management experience preferred, or at minimum team leader experience
Fluent in the local language
Business proficient in English, verbal and written
Excellent working knowledge of applicable ICH/GCP regulations and Good Documentation Practices
Expertise in core trial management systems and tools
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent people management, time management, project management, and organizational skills
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with external customers, sites, and investigators
Up to 50% travel
Must be a US or Puerto Rico resident
No visa sponsorship available

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 and sick days
Remote work arrangement
No relocation