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Merck Hiring for Senior Specialist Clinical Trial Coordinator

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Merck

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, Msc, BSc, Lifesciences

Bangalore

5–8 years

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An excellent opportunity is available for experienced clinical research professionals in Bangalore. Applications are invited for the Senior Specialist – Clinical Trial Coordinator position, Job ID 303280, for candidates with 5 to 8 years of experience in clinical research or Clinical Development.

The Senior Specialist Clinical Trial Coordinator will support accurate, compliant and efficient clinical study operations. The position involves clinical trial documentation, quality reviews, safety records, study budget tracking, invoice processing, vendor coordination and clinical milestone data.

Professionals with strong knowledge of clinical operations, ICH-GCP, clinical trial terminology and study documentation may find this opportunity particularly relevant.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Specialist – Clinical Trial Coordinator, you will coordinate clinical trial support activities and collaborate with clinical development teams, vendors, CROs and investigators.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate clinical trial support activities to ensure accurate and compliant study operations.
  • Reconcile and maintain Trial Oversight Plans and associated study documentation.
  • Maintain clinical trial team records and safety distribution lists.
  • Support clinical study quality reviews and documentation checks.
  • Maintain and track clinical milestone information.
  • Coordinate transparency-related information and vendor data.
  • Support clinical trial budget tracking and financial administration.
  • Process and track invoices, goods receipts and study accruals using relevant finance or procurement systems.
  • Work closely with Clinical Development colleagues and contributing functions.
  • Coordinate activities with vendors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and investigators.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within clinical trial support activities.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential and inspection-ready clinical trial documentation.
  • Manage assigned responsibilities independently with moderate guidance.
  • Support onboarding and training of new team members where required.

Qualification & Experience

Candidates interested in this Clinical Trial Coordinator job in Bangalore should meet the following requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience: Approximately 5–8 years of experience in clinical research or Clinical Development.

Candidates should also possess:

  • Working knowledge of clinical operations.
  • Understanding of medical and clinical trial terminology.
  • Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).
  • Experience coordinating clinical trial records and documentation.
  • Experience supporting quality reviews.
  • Experience maintaining safety distribution lists.
  • Experience managing clinical milestone and vendor information.
  • Knowledge of study budget tracking.
  • Experience with invoice processing, goods receipts and accruals.
  • Familiarity with finance or procurement systems used within clinical study operations.

Skills Required

The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with international and multicultural stakeholders.

Candidates should demonstrate strong:

  • Clinical trial coordination skills
  • ICH-GCP knowledge
  • Clinical operations knowledge
  • Trial documentation management
  • Vendor and CRO coordination
  • Budget and invoice tracking
  • Quality review capabilities
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Independent working capabilities

Experience working with vendors, CROs, investigators and international clinical development teams will be particularly valuable.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is most appropriate for experienced candidates with a scientific educational background and substantial clinical research experience.

Relevant educational backgrounds may include Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Clinical Research or another scientific discipline, provided the candidate meets the employer’s stated experience and competency requirements.

Importantly, the official description specifies a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience rather than listing individual degrees. Applicants should therefore evaluate their eligibility against the complete requirements before applying.

Work Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

The position is described as office-based and hybrid, so candidates should be prepared to work from the Bangalore location according to the employer’s applicable hybrid-working requirements.

Why Consider This Clinical Research Opportunity?

The position provides an opportunity to work across clinical development operations while interacting with multiple stakeholders involved in clinical studies.

The organization highlights a working environment focused on:

  • Scientific and technological innovation
  • Professional development and career advancement
  • International and multicultural collaboration
  • Inclusion and belonging
  • Healthcare innovation
  • Opportunities to contribute to programs intended to improve and prolong patients’ lives
  • Work/life and employee-support programs, subject to country-specific policies

Benefits can vary according to location, employment level and applicable company policies. Candidates should confirm India-specific benefits during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

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