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UKR - Kiev - Kiev (Amosova)time type:
Full timeposted on:
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End Date: December 23, 2025 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R377280Job DescriptionAs the Clinical Research Director, you will lead end-to-end Clinical Operations across Ukraine and its cluster, driving high-quality, inspection-ready trials that support our global research pipeline. You will shape key investigator relationships, partner closely with regional and global teams, and build a high-performing organization that delivers with excellence. As the country’s primary voice within GCTO, you will champion quality, innovation, and execution that directly advances breakthrough healthcare solutions.**Qualifications*** Significant leadership experience in Clinical Operations or Clinical Research at country/cluster level.* ACRP certified or proven deep GCP knowledge, regulatory expectations, audits, inspections, and CAPA management.* Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams* Experience collaborating in complex matrix organizations and with global/regional stakeholders.* Demonstrated success in managing clinical portfolios and meeting operational metrics.* Strong relationship-building skills with investigators, institutions and vendors* Solid understanding of budget oversight, resource planning, and operational forecasting.* Excellent communication, decision-making, and strategic planning capabilities.* Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and foster a culture of quality and compliance. Change leadership and drive.**Key Responsibilities*** Serve as the primary GCTO lead for the country/cluster, driving clinical trial strategy and execution.* Align local Clinical Operations with global priorities and maintain strong investigator relationships.* Recruit, develop, and empower high-performing clinical operations teams.* Anticipate resource needs and optimize staffing through upskilling or targeted hiring.* Oversee all studies across phases, ensuring delivery against timelines, standards, and budgets.* Maintain strict compliance with GCP and SOPs, ensuring continuous inspection-readiness.* Lead or support audits, regulatory interactions, and timely CAPA closure.* Collaborate with FSP/vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.**Required Skills:**Change Management, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Literacy, Decision Making, ICH GCP Guidelines, People Leadership, Strategic Thinking**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers apply**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.
No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:****VISA Sponsorship:****Travel Requirements:****Flexible Work Arrangements:**Hybrid**Shift:****Valid Driving License:****Hazardous Material(s):****Job Posting End Date:**12/23/2025**\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.** #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hybridlocations:
UKR - Kiev - Kiev (Amosova)time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: December 23, 2025 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R377280Job DescriptionAs the Clinical Research Director, you will lead end-to-end Clinical Operations across Ukraine and its cluster, driving high-quality, inspection-ready trials that support our global research pipeline. You will shape key investigator relationships, partner closely with regional and global teams, and build a high-performing organization that delivers with excellence. As the country’s primary voice within GCTO, you will champion quality, innovation, and execution that directly advances breakthrough healthcare solutions.**Qualifications*** Significant leadership experience in Clinical Operations or Clinical Research at country/cluster level.* ACRP certified or proven deep GCP knowledge, regulatory expectations, audits, inspections, and CAPA management.* Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams* Experience collaborating in complex matrix organizations and with global/regional stakeholders.* Demonstrated success in managing clinical portfolios and meeting operational metrics.* Strong relationship-building skills with investigators, institutions and vendors* Solid understanding of budget oversight, resource planning, and operational forecasting.* Excellent communication, decision-making, and strategic planning capabilities.* Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and foster a culture of quality and compliance. Change leadership and drive.**Key Responsibilities*** Serve as the primary GCTO lead for the country/cluster, driving clinical trial strategy and execution.* Align local Clinical Operations with global priorities and maintain strong investigator relationships.* Recruit, develop, and empower high-performing clinical operations teams.* Anticipate resource needs and optimize staffing through upskilling or targeted hiring.* Oversee all studies across phases, ensuring delivery against timelines, standards, and budgets.* Maintain strict compliance with GCP and SOPs, ensuring continuous inspection-readiness.* Lead or support audits, regulatory interactions, and timely CAPA closure.* Collaborate with FSP/vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.**Required Skills:**Change Management, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Literacy, Decision Making, ICH GCP Guidelines, People Leadership, Strategic Thinking**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers apply**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.
No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:****VISA Sponsorship:****Travel Requirements:****Flexible Work Arrangements:**Hybrid**Shift:****Valid Driving License:****Hazardous Material(s):****Job Posting End Date:**12/23/2025**\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.** #J-18808-Ljbffr