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.
As an organization, MERIT has a diverse staff that work together collectively as a team and have a high amount of autonomy for their work. In my role I get to learn about many people’s jobs and expertise, which I enjoy and can apply to...
One of the things I enjoy most about working at MERIT is the culture. There’s a strong sense of collaboration, and it feels like everyone is working toward improving and growing together. I also really appreciate how the company invests in its people by encouraging...
I love working at MERIT because as an entry-level clinical research professional, this has been an incredible environment to learn how oncology research and clinical trials operate. Working across different oncology studies has given me the opportunity to see how trial and project needs vary...
I am passionate about innovation, healthcare, and science. Clinical research gives me the opportunity to contribute to the field in a creative and meaningful way – whether that means exploring new endpoints, improving methodologies, or ensuring the highest level of accuracy and quality in our...
As a Business Development Associate supporting MERIT’s oncology team, I often get to be the first point of contact with clients. My day-to-day focuses on building relationships with sponsors, understanding their imaging endpoint needs, and developing tailored proposals....
I really like the size of the company and the exposure to different elements of the business it allows me. The work is interesting, problems aren’t cookie-cutter, and everyone’s efforts contribute to the advancement of worthy goals. The team is friendly, collaborative, and extremely technically...
With a background in biomedical science, cancer research, and medical writing, I support clinical oncology studies through scientific and market research, and by drafting proposals, clinical trial imaging and endpoint protocols, and white papers that help MERIT's employees and clients understand complex oncology concepts....
My role focuses on identifying potential clients we can partner with to help bring their clinical trials to life. I work to build relationships, educate prospects on what sets us apart, and guide them through the process from first conversation to signed partnership....
I’ve always enjoyed science and problem-solving, so the opportunity to contribute to ophthalmology research was a natural fit....
I really love the collaborative culture at MERIT. Even though we have employees across the globe, everyone is incredibly easy to work with and conscious of accommodating different time zones....
I support clinical studies across the full project lifecycle, contributing to study coordination, documentation, vendor and site communication, regulatory support, and close-out activities....
What I appreciate most about MERIT is the collaborative and forward-thinking culture. There’s a real team mentality here, everyone genuinely wants to see each other succeed, and that energy translates into the quality of work we deliver....
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....
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....
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...
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...
As Therapeutic Area Lead for Ophthalmology, I serve as a technical and strategic resource across the business development and sales teams. I join capabilities calls to answer sponsor questions, assist with budget and proposal reviews to make sure we're presenting our services accurately and compellingly,...
My team gets to investigate new techniques, evaluate new technologies, and respond directly to sponsor feedback by building solutions rather than saying no. Over the years, many projects started with nothing more than a research paper and an idea that had never been implemented at...
I really enjoy how collaboratively all teams at MERIT work and support one another; everyone is invested in seeing each other succeed. Working remotely allows for a good work-life balance, but traveling to conferences to see my colleagues in person is always a highlight of...
Clinical research is the vital bridge between the laboratory and the patient's bedside. I enjoy the challenge of managing complex studies and the satisfaction of knowing that my work contributes to the advancement of medicine....
The focus is always on delivering for our customers, but we also keep the big picture in mind. Ultimately, this is for all the patients who are in the trial and who may potentially benefit from these medicines....
MERIT operates within a sphere of collaboration rather than competition. We partner seamlessly with sponsors, CROs, technology providers, and academic groups....
My role is Director of Medical Affairs, Ophthalmology. This position entails a variety of responsibilities including grading ophthalmology images, data review, and some clinical development....
I provide medical expertise for anterior segment ophthalmology clinical trials, including oversight of safety reviews. I work closely with sponsors throughout all phases of clinical research, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and patient safety are consistently upheld....
I work closely with MERIT's Sponsors to advance their clinical programs by matching MERIT’s endpoint offerings with their unique trial designs. angiogenesis. I have been in the ophthalmic drug & device development world for nearly 30 years, serving as a vision scientist and clinical trialist. ...
As VP of Medical and Scientific Affairs at MERIT, I oversee the ophthalmology reader and data management teams as well as our reading center operations. I collaborate with our partners to assist with study design and consultation....
I am a co-founder of and CSO at MERIT. I spend my time overseeing the clinical operations of the ophthalmology reading center and our ophthalmic R&D efforts....
The opportunity to apply scientific rigor to shorten the distance between breakthrough discovery and patient benefit is why I’ve dedicated my career to clinical research. I’m driven by the knowledge that MERIT’s work directly accelerates the path of innovative therapies to patients who need them. ...
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...
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. ...
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....
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....
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....