Global Clinical Trial Operations Intern
No salary listed
Singapore
Hybrid
Biology & BiotechClinical Research Operations
About the job
Requirements
- Fluency in local languages and English, verbally and in writing, and the ability to understand technical information.
- Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, clinical trial phases, current Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), and country clinical research law and guidelines.
- Good understanding of global and country/regional clinical research guidelines and ability to work within them.
- Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
- Understanding of site management, including site performance and patient recruitment.
- Developing monitoring skills and independent professional judgment.
- Information technology skills such as automation, video editing, coding, and artificial intelligence.
- Effective time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and conflict management.
- Ability to work with experienced research professionals to develop skills across multiple protocols, sites, and therapy areas.
- Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment, with support from the line manager.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix multicultural environment and establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.
- Commitment to customer focus.
- Required skills listed include competency management, conflict management, cultural awareness, customer centricity, customer focus, database management, data documentation, data entry, decision making, document management, email management, event planning, file management, inventory management, line management, matrix management, meeting facilitation, meeting management, meeting organization, minute taking, multitasking, office management, on-site management, and payment handling.
Responsibilities
- Track and report trial and site administration items, including essential documents and safety reports.
- Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents.
- Update clinical trial management system (CTMS) databases and trackers.
- Prepare documents and correspondence.
- Collate, distribute or ship, and archive clinical documents, including electronic trial master files (eTMF).
- Assist with eTMF reconciliation.
- Prepare investigator trial file binders.
- Organize meetings, including creating and tracking study memos, letters, and protocols.
- Support local investigator meetings by handling invitations, preparing materials, selecting venues, and supporting vendors where applicable.
- Create posters and videos for local initiatives.
- Improve local processes using technologies such as automation, coding, and artificial intelligence.
- Coordinate and manage tasks with other sponsor roles to achieve site readiness.
- Assist with site validation, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits as appropriate, and record clear, comprehensive, and accurate visit and non-visit contact reports in a timely manner.
- Collect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, maintenance, and close-out.
- Manage and maintain information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF, and other systems as appropriate and within timelines.
About the company
Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, New Jersey
Founded
1891
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What believers are saying
- U.S. employees build retirement benefits: Merck pairs a defined benefit pension with a matching 401(k).
- Scientists work within a large research network: Merck reports approximately 24,700 employees in R&D.
- Animal health adds growth: August 2026 results report Q2 sales of $1.8 billion, up 8% year over year.
What critics are saying
- Job security faces cuts: Merck's active restructuring program eliminates roles and shrinks its global real estate footprint.
- Keytruda protection narrows: its main U.S. patent expires in 2028, with additional patents expiring in 2029.
- Revenue is concentrated: August 2026 results show Keytruda products generated $8.4 billion of Merck's $16.6 billion Q2 sales.
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- Merck extends into farm technology: SenseHub continuously monitors livestock for behavioral and physiological changes.
- Merck publishes open medical knowledge: its Manuals give clinicians and patients free online references.
- Merck's donation commitment is open-ended: Mectizan supplies for river blindness continue for as long as needed.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Hybrid Work Options