Clinical Operations Scientist

MSD

Scientist contributing to operational planning and execution of clinical trials at pharmaceutical company. Collaborating on global teams and developing project management skills.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,200 - $151,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contributes to the operational planning and execution of one or more clinical trials
Develop leadership and technical skills as part of a global, cross-functional team
Apply project management, communication, and collaboration skills in support of clinical trials
May have specific operational responsibilities for a single study or across multiple studies
May be responsible for tracking study timelines using project management tools
Shares technical expertise with team members
May interact with internal and external stakeholders in support of clinical trial objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree +2 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR Master's Degree +1 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
Degree in life sciences, preferred
Working knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
Good understanding of the principles of project planning & project management
Building analytical skills to drive operational milestones
Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
Solid communication, writing, and presentation skills
Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft office or similar (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementclinical drug developmentclinical research regulatory requirementsGCPICHanalytical skillsproblem solvingprioritizationconflict resolutioncritical thinking

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationplanningtime managementpresentation skillswriting skills