Study Manager, Epidemiology Operations

MSD

Study Manager in Epidemiology Operations supporting operational planning and execution for clinical research studies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data integrity in public health research.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeNorth Wales • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $96,200 - $151,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operational planning and project management of epidemiology research studies
Support execution, and close out of primary data collection, chart review, database, and molecular epidemiology studies in addition to other activities
Provide vendor oversight including qualification efforts, confidentiality agreements, specifications, and contract reviews
Liaise with the vendor and cross-functional teams to share project status and/or needs
Assist with review and finalization of all vendor documents such as the safety management, data management, communication, project management and validation plans
Participate in protocol and interim/final report preparation, shepherd document through the internal review process for approval, and upload to department repository
Coordination of collection, international shipment, processing by internal/external labs and data transfer for biospecimen-based studies
Participate in quality control assessments and ensure integrity of study data for reports and publications
Understand, coordinate, and document adherence to internal, external, and regulatory compliance requirements
Collaborate and troubleshoot issues by providing potential resolutions when necessary to ensure timely management and execution of studies

Requirements

What you’ll need

One (1) or more years of work experience within clinical/observational research or equivalent
Basic knowledge of epidemiologic or outcomes research
Solid project management and prioritization skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and influence a wide variety of stakeholders
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree (preferred)
Degree in public health (or closely related discipline, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health administration or biological sciences)

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 managementdata collectionchart reviewdatabase managementmolecular epidemiologyquality controlregulatory complianceprotocol preparationdata transferbiospecimen processing

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationinfluenceprioritizationtroubleshootingvendor oversightcoordinationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement