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 3โ5 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.
๐ Job Overview
- Position: Sr Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Company: MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
- Experience Required: 3โ5 Years
- Qualification: Bachelorโs Degree / Healthcare / Clinical Research / Administration
- Employment Type: Regular
- Requisition ID: R384567
๐ Key Responsibilities
1๏ธโฃ 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
2๏ธโฃ 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
3๏ธโฃ 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
4๏ธโฃ 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
5๏ธโฃ Quality & Oversight
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Mentor junior CTCs
- Drive process improvements
- Support investigator meetings & study coordination
๐ Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3โ5 years in Clinical Research or Healthcare
- Bachelorโs 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
โ Strong MS Excel & IT proficiency
โ Clinical documentation expertise
โ Budget negotiation skills
โ Contract management experience
โ Time management & multi-tasking ability
โ Customer-focused communication
๐ผ Estimated Salary (India Equivalent)
Based on senior clinical trial coordinator roles in multinational CROs and pharma companies:
โน10,00,000 โ โน16,00,000 per annum (Estimated CTC)
(Salary may vary depending on country and experience level.)
๐ 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