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We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Our Clinical Research team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.

In this role, you will be accountable for the execution and oversight of local clinical operations activities in compliance with ICH/GCP and country regulations, Our Company policies and procedures and with quality standards internally and externally.

Key roles and deliverables include, but not limited to;

• Complete CTC oversight, resource planning and vendor Governance. Line Management of HC CTCs and Leadership of Safety CTC Team

• Oversees Brexit BAU: Import/ Export requirements

• Leads on GCTO UK & ROI early talent strategy

• Supports CRD with all aspects of Department operations orientated to ensuring delivery of GCTO UK & ROI goals and objectives and drives performance through tracking of metrics

• Core Member of GCTO UK & ROI Leadership Team

• Supports CRD, Functional Areas Heads and individuals with development and publishing of annual local goals and plan

• Preparation of storyboards to track and demonstrate key deliverables and LT Sponsored projects

• Preparation of year end report for GCTO UK & ROI achievements

• Accountable for local communications plan; Leads Teams and individuals delivering content for Townhalls, Department meetings, Cluster Review Meetings, bi-annual Extended Leadership Team Meetings, develops regular Department communications/ updates and coordinates contributions to EMEA GCTO Newsletter, Yammer

• Mapping and planning of Department key milestones and deliverables to enable better planning and anticipate future resourcing needs

• Accountable for resource management tracking, leading co-ordination of new resource needs and HC expansion with Functional Areas Heads

• Works with Functional Area Heads to determine outsourcing needs

• Supports CRD and fCOM Specialist Lead with Department Operating Budget, coordinates with project owners on out-tasking business cases and presents them to Regional Operations for endorsement, coordinates annual budget needs and actuals for local outsourcing initiatives

Core Competency Expectations:

• Demonstrates proactive leadership and must be able to in/directly influence vendors, external partners and country managers to deliver on annual commitments within specified timelines and budgets, with minimal oversight from the line manager

• Skilled knowledge of budget and contract negotiations

• Ability to proactively develop risk management and mitigation plans in the country and resolve issues locally. He/she is an independent decision maker with a clear understanding of the pros and cons of each decision and takes ownership of decisions

• Extensive experience with clinical project management and coordination

• Extensive experience of clinical research management at the site level

• Master of core GCTO clinical operations systems, tools and metrics

• Strong coordination and organizational skills

• Additionally for financial responsibilities: preferred and strong knowledge and aptitude in accounting and financial acumen

• Demonstrates leadership behaviours

Behavioural Competency Expectations:

• Problem solving and Process Improvement is essential to this position.

• Ability to pro-actively identify issues and risks, analyse root cause, and propose solutions to problems and escalate to management as applicable.

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Strong negotiation skills as well as excellent influencing and training/mentoring skills, both written and verbal

• People management skills will be valued

• Ability to focus on multiple deliverables simultaneously is essential

• Ability to work effectively also in a remote virtual environment with a wide range of people and understanding of cultural differences

• Fluency in both English and local language.

• Experience Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in clinical research

Educational Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or comparable) in Business Finance/ Administration/ Life Science or equivalent Health Care related experience

Preferred:

• Master's Degree (or comparable) in Business Finance/ Administration/ Life Science or equivalent Health Care related experience

Who we are …

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 …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

Our presence in the UK goes back a long way. For over 80 years, we’ve been researching, developing and supplying new medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that occur at every stage of life.

Today we're one of the top five biopharmaceutical companies in the UK and employ over 2,000 people across five sites in Hertfordshire, Northumberland, Buckinghamshire, Edinburgh and London.

We are officially certified by the Top Employer Institute and been awarded the exclusive Top Employer United Kingdom Certification for the second year running.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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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.

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Requisition ID:R239755