MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., USA) is hiring an experienced Sr Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) for its Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with 3–5 years of clinical research experience who have strong expertise in clinical trial documentation, CTMS, eTMF management, IRB/ERC submissions, and clinical trial agreements (CTA/CTRA).
If you are looking to advance your career in clinical trial management, regulatory submissions, and site start-up operations, this senior-level CTC role offers strong growth in a global, matrix-driven environment.
🔎 Job Overview
- Position: Sr Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Company: MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
- Experience Required: 3–5 Years
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / Healthcare / Clinical Research / Administration
- Employment Type: Regular
- Job Posting End Date: 04 March 2026
- Requisition ID: R384567
📌 Key Responsibilities
1️⃣ Trial & Site Administration
- Track essential documents and safety reports
- Maintain and update CTMS and clinical trial databases
- Manage clinical & non-clinical supply logistics
- Coordinate labeling and translation change requests
- Ensure site readiness within planned timelines
2️⃣ Clinical Trial Documentation & eTMF
- Prepare, collate, distribute, and archive documents
- Execute eTMF Quality Control Plan
- Perform eTMF reconciliation
- Prepare Investigator Trial File (ITF) binders
- Ensure Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance
3️⃣ Regulatory & Site Start-Up
- Support IRB/ERC submission package preparation
- Coordinate regulatory authority submissions
- Track study insurance certificates
- Assist in publishing study results as per local regulations
4️⃣ Budgeting, Contracts & Payments
- Develop and manage site budgets
- Negotiate and maintain Clinical Trial Agreements (CTRA)
- Track contract lifecycle management (CLM)
- Process investigator payments and grants
- Ensure FCPA documentation compliance
5️⃣ Quality & Oversight
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Mentor junior CTCs
- Drive process improvements
- Support investigator meetings & study coordination
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years in Clinical Research or Healthcare
- Bachelor’s Degree (Healthcare/Clinical/Administration preferred)
- Strong knowledge of:
- ICH-GCP Guidelines
- Clinical Trial Compliance
- CTMS & Clinical IT Systems
- eTMF Documentation
- Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA/CTRA)
- Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP)
Required Skills
✔ Strong MS Excel & IT proficiency
✔ Clinical documentation expertise
✔ Budget negotiation skills
✔ Contract management experience
✔ Time management & multi-tasking ability
✔ Customer-focused communication
💼 Estimated Salary (India Equivalent)
Based on senior clinical trial coordinator roles in multinational CROs and pharma companies:
₹10,00,000 – ₹16,00,000 per annum (Estimated CTC)
(Salary may vary depending on country and experience level.)
🌟 Why Join MSD?
- Global exposure in clinical trial operations
- Opportunity to work in a multicultural matrix environment
- Strong internal training & mentorship programs
- Career progression within GCTO
- Industry-leading compliance and quality standards
