Manager, Clinical Research

MSD

. Serve as the main point of contact for assigned protocols and link Country Operations with clinical trial teams .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBeijing • ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Trial Management, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP and local regulations while effectively leading study teams and managing project deliverables. Proficient in building relationships with stakeholders and navigating complex clinical research environments.

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Clinical Trial ManagementProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research KnowledgeStudy PlanningMetrics ManagementQuality ControlProtocol Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsStrategic ThinkingDiplomatic SkillsConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

CTMSETMF

Industry Keywords

ICHGCPAdverse Event ReportingFeasibility StudySite Selection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the main point of contact for assigned protocols and link Country Operations with clinical trial teams
Plan, drive and track study deliverables, timelines and results from feasibility and site selection through recruitment, execution and closeout
Ensure protocol performance complies with ICH/GCP, country regulations, company policies, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements
Review Monitoring Visit Reports and escalate performance issues and training needs
Perform quality control visits as required
Lead local study teams, train local roles, support CRAs as protocol expert and coordinate country activities
Create and execute local risk management plans for assigned studies
Ensure compliance with CTMS, eTMF and other key systems
Escalate study challenges and issues to appropriate clinical operations and trial-team leadership
Identify and share best practices
Collaborate with vendors, investigators and external partners
Build business relationships with investigators and represent the company
Support local and regional strategy development
Collaborate with headquarters, regional and local operations, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, medical and scientific affairs teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge in Project Management and/or site management
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success in related role or discipline
Ability to make decisions independently and oversee important clinical research activities according to global policies and commitments
Understanding of the local regulatory environment
Scientific and clinical research knowledge
Understanding of clinical trial planning, management and metrics
Ability to focus on multiple deliverables and protocols simultaneously
Ability to function as a key link between Country Operations and Clinical Trial Teams
Effective communication and collaboration across countries, cultures and functions, including remote/virtual environments
Ability to manage processes, controls, productivity, quality and project delivery
Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language
Strategic thinking
Ability to work efficiently in a remote and virtual environment
Aptitude for building leadership skills aligned with R&D, Global Clinical Development and Clinical Operations goals
Ability to identify problems, conflicts and opportunities, prepare mitigation plans and drive conflict resolution
Ability to negotiate skillfully with internal and external groups
Understanding of cultural diversity
Strong diplomatic and empathic skills for building professional relationships with investigators and stakeholders
4+ years of experience in clinical research
Bachelor's Degree in Science (or comparable)
CRA working experience preferred