Merck- Epidemiology Program Coordinator Specialist

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Merck Pharmaceutical Company
Epidemiology Program Coordinator Specialist @ Merck Rahway, NJ

Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.

Join us and experience our culture first-hand – one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. This position provides support in the planning, administration, execution, progress reporting, control analysis, and summarization of results from epidemiologic research studies conducted within Merck Research Laboratories, handling assigned duties and trouble-shooting to ensure that objectives of the epidemiologic research program are met in a timely manner. Works closely with Clinical Research, Regulatory, Biostatistics, Corporate Computer Resources and personnel at external investigator sites in coordinating activities for epidemiologic research programs.Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology (or a closely related discipline, such as Biostatistics, Biometry, Public Health, Biological Sciences or related discipline) plus at least five (5) years related job experience or a Master's degree plus four (4) years related job experience. Exposure to statistics and basic sciences and/or medical research required. Must have experience in clinical or epidemiological research. Must possess strong communications and organizational skills along with academic or practical experience in experimental design and knowledge of regulations pertaining to clinical research, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. Must be familiar with basic operation of personal computer systems and more than one computer language or software package used to process epidemiologic data.

Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose – bringing Merck’s finest achievements to people around the world.

We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck’s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.

To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # EPI000132. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
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