Merck · 9 hours ago
Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Endometrial Cancer
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$282K/yr - $444K/yr
3+ years expMerck is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and providing innovative products and services. They are seeking a Senior Principal Scientist to plan and direct clinical research activities in the Oncology therapeutic area, specifically focusing on Endometrial Cancer. The role involves managing clinical development projects, study design, execution, and analysis, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications
Developing clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed drugs in Endometrial Cancer
Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy
Medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs
Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication
Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds
Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities
Actively engage with other functional areas in support of study execution
Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects
Assist the Executive Director and/or Associate Vice President in ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs
Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies
Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs
Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in his/her particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our company's drugs
Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility
Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences
Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world
Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects
Qualification
Required
M.D or M.D./Ph.D
Must have experience in industry or as senior faculty in academia
Minimum of 3 years' experience in clinical medicine
Minimum of 3 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia
Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocols
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment
Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility
Cancer Research
Clinical Development
Clinical Judgment
Clinical Medicine
Clinical Oncology
Clinical Trial Development
Clinical Trials
Data Analysis
Hematology
Hematology Clinical Research
Medical Monitoring
Oncology
Oncology Research
Regulatory Compliance
Scientific Research
Strategic Planning
Preferred
Board Certified or Eligible in oncology/hematology or related discipline
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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