Job Description The Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) is responsible for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area, specifically within our Hematology Section. The company’s oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development from pre‑clinical to post‑licensure. The Clinical Director may manage the entire cycle of clinical development for assigned studies, including design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication. Primary Responsibilities Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy. Providing medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs. Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy, 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. Additional Engagement & Leadership Actively engaging with other functional areas to support study execution. Working closely with a cross‑functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects. Ensuring that colleagues are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors’ drugs. Providing expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within responsibility. Scientific Knowledge & Collaboration Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within one’s area of expertise, new scientific findings, and research methodologies. Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company’s investigational and marketed drugs. Establishing communication with prominent clinical investigators in one’s field of interest who will be willing and able to assist in evaluating our company’s drugs. Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities in the area of responsibility. Documentation & Collaboration Authoring detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences. Facilitating collaborations with external researchers worldwide. Traveling on company business about twenty percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects. Education M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. Required Experience and Skills Experience in industry or senior faculty in academia. Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience. Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia. Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement. Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Preferred Experience and Skills Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology, or a related discipline. Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication. Required Skills Academic Presentations Adaptability Allergy and Immunology Biomedical Research Clinical Investigations Clinical Judgment Clinical Research Clinical Trial Planning Clinical Trial Support Cross‑Functional Teamwork Ethical Standards Intellectual Curiosity New Technology Integration Regulatory Requirements Scientific Consulting Preferred Skills Academic Presentations, Adaptability, Allergy and Immunology, Biomedical Research, Clinical Investigations, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trial Support, Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Ethical Standards, Intellectual Curiosity, New Technology Integration, Regulatory Requirements, Scientific Consulting Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, please consult applicable resources. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $255,800.00 – $402,700.00, based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families, retirement benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Requisition ID R #J-18808-Ljbffr
Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology
MERCK & CO.
rahway, rahway
Published 4 days ago
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