Evidence Generation Lead will be accountable for efficient delivery of Medical Affairs observational studies (LDGs) and for coordination/follow-up for our Company-funded Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs) across all Therapy Areas in EEMEA region, ensuring quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Evidence Generation Pillar of EEMEA GMSA COE, driving continuous innovation, effective partnership with stakeholders across functions and ensuring regular communication

Accountability for driving timely execution of approved LDGs/publications through Contract Research Organizations (CROs)

Partner with Global Procurement for identifying, screening, qualification and contracting of CROs

Be the operational point of contact for CROs

Provide oversight to these vendors and ensure delivery of services as per agreed upon performance metrics

Perform periodic quality checks and assist vendors for audit preparedness

Ensure that vendors adhere to the latest SOPs, ERs, standards and systems

Share updates with and seek feedback from Country Medical Directors and NIS ROC at regular intervals and loop the same back to CROs for continuous improvement

Manage study related budget

For all the Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs) that have been approved for funding, coordinate with investigators, MISP-RC office and country medical teams for contracting, quarterly follow-up reports, milestone payments and end of study processes in a timely and effective manner

Required Qualification & Experience

Bachelor\'s / Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Life Sciences or related studies

Minimum of six years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology/medical device industry experience in study execution either in clinical operations and/or in medical affairs function

Key Competencies Required

Medical research design & execution

Stakeholder management & working across boundaries

Project management & problem solving

Process & systems management

Strategic partnership management

Who we are \xe2\x80\xa6

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world\'s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for \xe2\x80\xa6

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us\xe2\x80\x94and start making your impact today

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Merck Sharp & Dohme