Senior Data Standard Expert (m/f), Lyon

Our passion for science and technology drives our approximately 62,000 employees in 65 countries to address some of today’s toughest challenges and develop more sustainable ways of living.

In our rapidly changing and uncertain world, factors such as an aging population, chronic diseases, AI, climate change, and other megatrends have created an appetite for scientific breakthroughs that can make a positive difference across our global society. The pace of change will increase over coming decades as technologies evolve and converge in ways that fundamentally transform how we live and work. For us at Merck, change is not a threat but an opportunity as we have proven for over more than 350 years.

Your role

You will act as reference for Data Collection standards and support the development, maintenance, optimization, and implementation of General and Therapeutic data standards (Clinical Data Collection: CRF and external data sources using Metadata Repository) based on CDISC and industry standards. You will participate in the study protocol review and assess impact on Data Collection standards. You will lead discussions for new content of CRF and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. Data Management, Stats/ Programming, PK/PD and Biomarker departments, etc.). Design and update data collection forms. Collaborate with the SDTM team, as well as engaging with cross functional teams on departments initiatives. You will lead process improvement initiatives. Prepare and communicate the standard libraries releases for cross functional teams and external partners and maintain the Standards company eDC library (incl Edit Checks and CRF CG).
Supports defining/maintaining a governance framework for data standards and change and contribute/lead the Governance and Advisory Boards.

Your profile

• BS and or MS with 10+ years in data management or standards experience.
• Proven experience in clinical study set-up, CRF design and Edit check programming.
• Proven experience in Data Standards Development and Governance
• Proven experience in development and implementation of Data Management functionalities, tools, workflows, and validation procedures
• Project leadership expertise
• Excellent Knowledge of eDC systems and MDR (Like Formedix)
• Excellent Knowledge of CRF industry standards and CDISC standards
• Excellent understanding of trial activities and drug development, sound understanding of the Global Clinical Development function, as well as understanding of the pharma ethical business and commercial environment