Clinical Research Manager – Lead

MSD

Clinical Research Manager overseeing clinical trials and leading a team for successful project execution. Collaborating with local stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulations in clinical research.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for the successful execution, enrollment and quality of clinical trial portfolio
develop operational strategies and quality plans for all programs and studies
collaborate with other TA directors, local and regional stakeholders
ensure oversight and line management of Clinical Research Manager (CRM) team
lead a team to high performance and accountable for CRM performance reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in clinical research with demonstrated success and increasing responsibilities of which 5+ years consisted of leading projects and team
Bachelor degree in Science (or comparable)
expertise in project and site management
strong scientific and clinical research knowledge
proficiency in written and spoken English and local language

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

clinical trial managementproject managementsite managementoperational strategy developmentquality planningclinical research knowledge

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcollaborationperformance managementcommunication