Study Manager, Epidemiology Operations
Rahway, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Support the Lead Epi Scientists by providing overall operational support for study conduct. Responsible for the coordination and execution of observational or non-interventional research studies (including Post Authorization studies) in compliance with Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Primary responsibilities include:
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
Education Requirement:
Bachelors degree required
Masters degree (preferred)
Degree in public health (or closely related discipline such as biostatistics epidemiology health administration or biological sciences)
Required experience and skills
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
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$96200.00 - $151400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
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N/AJob Posting End Date:
06/8/2026*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:
Manager
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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