Associate Clinical Research Manager

Job Description This role is primarily responsible for the end-to-end performance and project management of assigned clinical study protocols within a country, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, local regulations, company policies and procedures, quality standards, and adverse event reporting requirements. The aCRM may be responsible for managing a specific study across multiple countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and/or Indonesia. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for assigned protocols and act as the liaison between Country Operations and the Clinical Trial Team (CTT). • Oversee project management activities for assigned studies, including planning, execution, tracking deliverables, timelines, and study performance from feasibility through closeout. • Ensure protocol performance and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and quality standards. • Review Monitoring Visit Reports (MVRs) and escalate performance issues or training needs when required. • Conduct Quality Control Visits (QCVs) as needed. • Lead and support local study teams by providing protocol expertise, training, and coordination across country functions, including Clinical Trial Coordinators (CTCs), Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), and Clinical Operations Managers (COMs). • Develop and execute local risk management plans for assigned studies. • Ensure compliance with CTMS, eTMF, and other key clinical systems. • Escalate study-related challenges and risks to appropriate stakeholders as needed. • Identify and share best practices across studies, countries, and regional teams. • Collaborate with outsourcing vendors, investigators, and external partners. • Serve as the country contact for programmatically outsourced trials. • Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and external stakeholders. • Support local business needs, including contract and budget management where delegated. • Contribute to local and regional strategy development. • Partner with global, regional, and local stakeholders including Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Affairs to drive study success. Skills & Competencies • Strong knowledge of project management and/or site management. • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. • Ability to work independently and make informed decisions within established policies and guidelines. • Strong understanding of the local regulatory environment. • Scientific and clinical research knowledge. • Understanding of clinical trial planning, management, and performance metrics. • Ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities simultaneously. • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. • Effective communication skills in both written and spoken English and the local language. • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability. • Ability to work effectively in remote and virtual environments. • Emerging leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and align stakeholders. • Proactive identification of risks, issues, and opportunities, with the ability to develop mitigation plans. • Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. • Excellent diplomacy, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills. • AI fluency. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Science or a related discipline. • Minimum 4 years of experience in clinical research. • Clinical Research Associate (CRA) experience preferred. Travel Requirement • Up to 30% travel required. Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Clinical Research, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Conflict Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, ICH GCP Guidelines, Knowledge Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Outsourcing, Patient Recruitment, Process Management, Project Delivery, Project Development, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Planning, Project Scoping {+ 7 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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. 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