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Clinical Research Manager, AD, Clinical Operations

MSD
Irelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2025

About the role

Job Description

Are you passionate about improving global health and well-being? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in clinical research? Join us on our mission to bring life-changing therapies to those in need. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Manager (CRM) to lead and manage the end-to-end performance of assigned clinical trial protocols within a designated country. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, country regulations, and company policies and procedures. 

Your Core Responsibilities 

  • Act as the primary contact for assigned protocols, coordinating efforts between Country Operations and the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) 

  • Manage project timelines and performance metrics, ensuring all country commitments are met 

  • You will be responsible to review Monitoring Visit Reports, escalating issues and training compliance to managers as necessary 

  • Lead local study teams, providing training and support on protocols to enhance performance 

  • Create and execute local risk management plans for assigned studies 

  • Ensure compliance with CTMS, eTMF, and other essential systems 

  • Collaborate with outsourcing vendors, investigators, internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate study success 

  • Build and maintain business relationships with investigators and support local business needs 

Who You Are 

You are ready if you have: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or related field with 5+ years of clinical research experience. 

  • Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Research Manager (CRM). 

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to make independent decisions. 

  • In-depth understanding of local regulatory environment and clinical trial management. 

  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote/virtual environment. 

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language. 

  • Proven project management skills or relevant certification/training. 

Nice to have, but not essential: 

  • Advanced degree (e.g., Master's degree, PhD). 

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As a company, we are committed to keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.  

 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.  

 

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.  

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility mean

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