Clinical Research CRA Placement (Greater London)

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Deadline: 17th November 2019
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Science
Location: London
City: Greater London

Clinical Research CRA Placement (Greater London)

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Our Clinical and Pharmacovigilance teams manage studies to provide the safety and efficacy data required for regulatory approval of potential new drugs, vaccines and new indications for existing products. We ensure we conduct high quality clinical trials by integrating state-of-the-art technology and applying rigorous scientific and ethical standards.

Our teams push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine. Joining our dedicated and talented team for 12 months at our Kings Cross site as a placement student will help build a strong foundation for success in your future. Joining our dedicated and talented team for 12 months at our King’s Cross site as a placement student will help build a strong foundation for success in your future.

At our company, placement students can gain experience within a team comprising individuals from many backgrounds with different roles, but all working together to deliver on the same promise: finding new ways to create a healthier future. Uncompromising dedication to the people who depend on our products is a passion we all share.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month placement within our Clinical Research Department in St Pancras, Kings Cross, London. This department forms a key part of the company’s Global Research Division.

As part of the Clinical Research team, you will work in a split role as both a Trainee Clinical Trial Co-Ordinator and a Trainee Clinical Research Associate:

Providing office-based support to the UK and Irish team that works on our clinical research programs
Conducting field visits at trial sites based in the UK and Ireland under supervision

Throughout your twelve months here, you will be given the opportunity to gain a full insight into the policies and practices of a Clinical Research Department within a global company. Working in a professional and friendly environment, you will be assigned to a therapeutic area and support the members of that team whilst developing your knowledge and practical skills in setting up and working on clinical trials. Experiences will include field visits with our study teams at all stages of a clinical trial and training on the clinical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work on assigned project(s) under supervision
  • Field visits with the study team on all stages of a clinical trial
  • Learn about all phases of a clinical study in theory and in practice
  • Support the study team in their daily activities

Work Experience

  • Strong communication skills are essential
  • Good organiser and administrator
  • Team player, learning from and helping others overcome obstacles
  • Confident with a willingness to get involved
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience

  • Working towards a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Biomedical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline
  • A levels in Biology and Chemistry, grade B or above
  • Entering your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your degree course at the end of the placement

Our presence in the UK goes back a long way. For over 80 years, we’ve been researching, developing and supplying new medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that occur at every stage of life. Today we're one of the top five biopharmaceutical companies in the UK and employ over 2,000 people across five sites in Hertfordshire, Northumberland, Buckinghamshire, Edinburgh and London. We are officially certified by the Top Employer Institute and been awarded the exclusive Top Employer United Kingdom Certification for the second year running.

Please note, successful applicants to our student placement programme will be engaged via Agile 1, our third-party recruitment partner.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

About MSD

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

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