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Clinical Trial Coordinator

Merck & Co.
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
₹4 LPA - ₹9.5 LPA
Posted 20/08/2026

About the Role


Job Description 

The company is a global healthcare and life sciences organization that supports clinical research and drug development. It works across clinical trials, trial monitoring, patient recruitment, data management, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance. By bringing together scientific expertise, technology, and operational support, the company helps pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations conduct quality clinical studies and deliver safe, effective treatments to patients worldwide.

Job Summary 

The Clinical Trial Coordinator supports the planning and smooth execution of clinical research activities. The role involves coordinating trial operations, monitoring study progress, maintaining accurate records, supporting patient recruitment, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements. The position also requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, proper data and document management, and effective handling of financial and administrative activities throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities 

Trial and site administration

  • Coordinate essential study documents, safety reports, clinical trial databases, trackers, and the distribution of study materials.

  • Support clinical and non-clinical supplies, labeling activities, and translation change requests in collaboration with country teams.

Document management

  • Prepare, organize, distribute, and archive clinical trial documents while maintaining accurate eTMF records and supporting quality checks.

  • Manage investigator files, document updates, clinical supply destruction records, and translation activities in line with trial requirements.

Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities: Collaborate with other country roles to

  • Coordinate investigator forms and documentation for site evaluation, start-up, and regulatory submissions, while tracking study insurance certificates.

  • Support IRB/ERC and regulatory agency submissions and ensure study results are published according to local requirements and legislation.

Collaborate with finance/budgeting representatives for

  • Manage country and site budgets, contracts, payments, and financial tracking while ensuring accurate documentation and timely negotiations.

  • Maintain compliance with financial procedures, disclosures, tracking systems, and FCPA requirements throughout the clinical trial process.

Meeting Planning

  • Organize and coordinate study meetings, including investigator meetings, invitations, materials, venues, vendors, and related documentation.

Required Skills: 

  • Strong adaptability and the ability to learn and apply clinical research best practices.

  • Knowledge of clinical research, clinical trials, and site management processes.

  • Understanding of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), compliance requirements, and trial documentation.

  • Familiarity with clinical trial planning, operations, monitoring, and study management.

  • Good understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Ability to manage clinical documents, data archiving, and legal records accurately.

  • Knowledge of patient recruitment and medical research processes.

  • Basic understanding of pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs.

  • Ability to handle financial administration, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

  • Strong communication skills with cross-cultural awareness and effective teamwork.

Salary Structure 

The salary for a Clinical Trial Coordinator at MSD (Merck & Co.) in India typically ranges from ₹4,000,000 to ₹9,500,000 per year, depending on your exact experience level, qualifications, and work location like Gurgaon, Haryana.

Career Development 

  • Build strong expertise in clinical trial operations, regulatory compliance, and study management while gaining practical experience in global clinical research.

  • Develop leadership, communication, and project management skills to progress toward senior clinical research and trial management roles.

How to Apply 

  • Visit our Job Portal and create an account or log in to your existing account.

  • Search for the Clinical Trial Coordinator position and review the job requirements.

  • Upload your updated resume and complete the required application details.

  • Review your information and click Submit Application to complete your application.

 

Market Insights & Trends

Salary Insights

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Hiring Trends

The number of jobs for this profile is going up every year. Hospitals and other healthcare companies are looking for people who're good, at their job and can also figure out new problems. They want who can do the work and also think on their feet to deal with the challenges of working in healthcare today.

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