💼 Full-Time Position

Associate Director Study Manager (Hybrid)

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Merck
📍 San Diego, CA, United States
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Location
San Diego, United States
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Posted
June 27, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Job Description**

**Role Overview:** The Associate Director Study Manager leads the operational planning, execution, and delivery of one or more global clinical trials. This role is accountable for ensuring high-quality study conduct, driving timelines, managing risks, and coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to meet clinical trial objectives.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Lead operational planning, feasibility assessment, and execution of assigned clinical trials(s)
+ Serve as the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) Lead and provide cross-functional leadership
+ Drive study strategy, operational reviews, and risk identification and mitigation planning
+ Collaborate with internal teams, country organizations, and external partners (e.g. CROs, vendors) to deliver study objectives
+ Oversee study timelines, key deliverables, and execution milestones
+ Provide operational input into clinical trial documents (protocols, plans, reports)
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