Internship Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Trainee will participate in a structured training program within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) Portugal aimed at developing core competencies in clinical trial site management monitoring support and clinical operations.
Under close supervision of the CRA Manager and assigned experienced CRAs the CRA Trainee will support clinical trial activities in compliance with ICHGCP local regulatory requirements policies and procedures and studyspecific documents.
This role is designed to provide handson exposure to the operational execution of clinical trials preparing the trainee for a future CRA role.
Key Responsibilities:
Support CRAs in on-site and remote monitoring activities including validation initiation ongoing and trial close-out activities in accordance with ICHGCP the company procedures and Local laws and regulations.
Learning & Development
Actively engage in onthejob training to build knowledge of clinical trial phases monitoring processes regulatory and operational requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Health Sciences Biology or related field (preferred)
Skills & Knowledge
Basic understanding of:
Clinical research and clinical trial phases
ICHGCP and applicable clinical research guidelines (preferred)
Strong IT skills including:
Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook)
o Ability to adapt to clinical IT systems and use of AI tools.
Languages
Fluent in Portuguese
Fluent in English (verbal and written)
Behavioral Competencies
Positive and growthoriented mindset
Proactive and solutionoriented approach
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Goaloriented and wellorganized
Ability to work effectively in a teambased environment.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel domestically approximately 3040% of working time as required for training and site support.
Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving Biological Sciences Clinical Research Clinical Site Management Clinical Trials Data Analytics Database Management Data Entry Data Visualization Document Management Health Economics Immunochemistry Medical Care Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Neurology Office Applications Pharmacology Process Improvements Project Management Reporting and Analysis Technical Support Technical Training Workload PrioritizationPreferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/AJob Posting End Date:
04/7/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Intern
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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more
