MERIT Employee Spotlight is a series featuring team members introducing themselves, outlining their role at MERIT, and providing insight into why they chose to work in the clinical trials industry.
My responsibilities include processing clinical trial data in EXCELSIOR, data upload, and data quality evaluation. I’m a certified CT/MRI Technologist with over 20 years of experience in Radiology....
I’ll never forget one patient I imaged for a clinical trial - after being treated with an investigational drug, he broke down in tears and told me it was the first time in decades he could see clearly. That moment solidified my belief that clinical...
As a certified Nuclear Medicine and MRI technologist with over a decade of experience in hybrid PET/MRI imaging, I bring a unique blend of multi-modality skills and expertise to an experienced and robust oncology team....
I love working alongside a talented group of individuals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, which creates a truly dynamic and collaborative environment. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of a company that helps bring novel therapies to those who need them....
I work closely with clinical operations, outsourcing, and medical teams to understand study objectives and present tailored imaging solutions. I enjoy the combination of independence, account ownership, and strong team support at MERIT....
By supporting both business development and client satisfaction, I help ensure that MERIT continues to build a strong reputation and lasting partnerships in the oncology research space....
I love the variety of the types of writing and editing that I get to provide, and that I’m always learning about new advances in clinical research. It’s also great to be part of a fantastic team that is appreciative of my efforts....
My expertise and passion lie in ophthalmic imaging and testing, making my role at the reading center a perfect fit. I play an active role in shaping the center’s involvement in major clinical trials, working closely with sponsors who seek guidance on the best imaging...
I am a certified CT/MRI Technologist and have over a decade of experience in Radiology. I love to share my knowledge base with my team and help out any way I can! I am so honored to be a part of the oncology research community....
I have been in the Ophthalmology field for 24 years. Being a Project Manager means interacting daily with many departments at MERIT as well as Sponsors, CROs, and sites. We work as a collective team to make sure that trials run as smoothly as possible...
I thoroughly enjoy my work environment, particularly the friendship with my colleagues and the overall positive atmosphere. Contributing to clinical trials is deeply rewarding, knowing that my efforts play a part in advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes....
We have a great team of experts with an array of backgrounds and clinical experience, which allows us to look at issues from different perspectives....
Day to day, it is my coworkers that make MERIT so enjoyable – we have a wonderful cast of people who are fun to work with. Looking at the bigger picture, I love working in an industry where the primary goal is to make people’s...
The Product Operations and Management (POM) group solves problems, and also proactively searches for solutions before something turns into an issue. From development to configuration and implementation to bug investigations and closeouts, the POM squad helps with all study phases in and out of EXCELSIOR....
I oversee our oncology medical affairs in China and provide medical support to both US and China teams. Our medical team plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of imaging evaluations during clinical trials....
At MERIT, we collaborate closely with our Sponsors and part of my role is sharing expertise and knowledge with our biotech and pharma partners, especially if they are new to working with a core lab and central reading....
Effective partnership management and relationship development are integral to the success of MERIT. The activities and contributions of our team are complementary to that of the medical and scientific expertise MERIT provides....
As a member of our medical affairs team, I build relationships with our KOLs and radiologists to support our sponsors’ imaging outcome needs. I work closely with the EXCELSIOR software development team to integrate necessary features, response criteria, and eCRF functions that are aligned with...
I work with the IQCS (Image Quality Control Specialist) team managing and monitoring the production, workflow, organization, evaluation, and site education for imaging procedures in our ophthalmology studies....
As soon as I joined MERIT, I was impressed by the culture here. Our team members support each other and often jump in to offer help when needed. We work hard to meet sponsors’ deadlines while ensuring data accuracy and completeness. ...
I oversee the daily operations of MERIT’s PM China team. We provide training and support for clinical sites, reading centers, and clients using EXCELSIOR™ and ensure study compliance for the lifecycle of a project....
The China business development team works very closely with our operation and medical team members to engage with prospective clients even before the study starts, so our partners can be confident in our capabilities and experience....
Within the MERIT Clinical Trials team, we see our Project Management (PM) division as the central hub, serving as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, including sponsors, vendors, and sites, among others....
At MERIT, we recognize that every client holds a unique position of importance, with distinct studies, approaches, and endpoints. Our dedicated team ensures that this individuality is acknowledged and leveraged to deliver exceptional services tailored to our clients’ specific wants and needs....
All members of our team have extensive knowledge and experience in imaging endpoint process standards of clinical trials. Our key players include expert project managers, imaging specialists, data management personnel, data quality evaluators, quality assurance staff, and adept software developers....