💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Study Manager, Epidemiology Operations-3

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Merck
📍 Des Moines, IA, United States
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Location
Des Moines, United States
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Posted
June 01, 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**

Support the Lead Epi Scientists by providing overall operational support for study conduct. Responsible for the coordination and execution of observational or non-interventional research studies (including Post Authorization studies), in compliance with Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Manages several complex activities and study types.

**Primary responsibilities include:**

+ Operational planning and project management of epidemiology research studies
+ Execution, and close out of primary data collection, chart review, database, and molecular epidemiology studies in addition to other activities
+ Manage vendors including qualification efforts, confidentiality agreements, specifications, and contract reviews
+ Assist with review and finalization of all vendor documents such as the safety management, data management, communication, project management and validation plans
+ Partic...