Clinical Trial Coordinator

MSD

. Perform comprehensive trial and site administration under the oversight of the line manager .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $107,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Trial Management, including Clinical Document Management and adherence to Global Clinical Research Guidelines. Proficient in managing clinical supplies, budgets, and regulatory submissions while maintaining effective communication and organizational skills.

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Clinical Document ManagementClinical Trial ManagementGood Documentation PracticesMicrosoft ExcelICH-GCP Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical Trial DocumentationClinical Trials MonitoringClinical Trials OperationsClinical Trial Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict Management

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)MS Office

Industry Keywords

Global Clinical Research GuidelinesRegulatory SubmissionsCulturally Sensitive Working RelationshipsProactive Problem SolvingFinancial Compliance Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform comprehensive trial and site administration under the oversight of the line manager
Prepare, collate, distribute, and archive clinical documents
Support clinical and non-clinical supply management
Maintain tracking and reporting tools
Assist with meeting planned Site Ready dates
Assist with submission packages to IRB/ERC and Health Authorities
Collaborate with COM, CRM, CRA, finance, and budgeting representatives
Track essential documents and report safety reports
Collate and distribute study tools and documents
Update CTMS databases and trackers
Manage labeling requirements and coordinate translation change requests
Prepare documents and correspondence
Manage eTMF distribution, archiving, reconciliation, and quality control
Update manuals and documents, including patient diaries and instructions
Document destruction of clinical supplies
Prepare Investigator trial file binders
Obtain document translations
Support site evaluation, validation, start-up, and regulatory submissions
Obtain, track, and update study insurance certificates
Publish study results where required by local legislation
Develop, control, update, and close out country and site budgets
Develop, negotiate, approve, and maintain CTRAs and other contracts
Track contract negotiations and maintain contract templates with Legal
Calculate and execute payments to investigators, vendors, and grants
Ensure financial and compliance procedure adherence
Monitor and track adherence and disclosures
Obtain and process FCPA documentation
Organize meetings and study memos, letters, and protocols
Support local investigator meetings, including invitations, materials, venue selection, and vendor coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written)
Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines
Hands-on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
Good IT skills, including MS Office and clinical IT applications
Strong MS Excel skills
ICH-GCP knowledge appropriate to the role
Excellent negotiation skills for CTCs in finance area
Effective time management, organizational, interpersonal, and conflict-management skills
Effective communication with external customers, sites, and investigators
Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment
Ability to work effectively in a matrix multicultural environment
Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships
Ability to work independently
Proactive attitude to solving problems and proposing solutions
Positive mindset and growth mindset
Completed job training in office management, administration, finance, or health care, preferred, or Bachelor's Degree
Required skills: Clinical Document Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Clinical Trial Support, Customer-Focused, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Preferred skills: Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Clinical Trials, Communication
US and Puerto Rico residents only
No visa sponsorship

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
Remote work arrangement