Associate Director, Clinical Scientist - Immunology

Merck & Co. • North Wales, PA

271d • $139,600 - $219,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This position drives scientific planning, strategy and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies. Under the direction of the Program Lead, you will collaborate with global, cross functional team members including clinical directors and study managers to lead/support clinical trial scientific activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree +9 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR Master's Degree +6 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR PhD/PharmD Degree +2 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience.
• Degree in life sciences, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage scientific activities on clinical protocols.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH).
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions.
• Proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership driving toward study goals.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and assign activities to meet the business needs.
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in planning and executing clinical studies in Ulcerative Colitis and/or Crohn's Disease is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s).
• Serves as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.
• Collaborates with the Medical Writer on clinical/scientific and regulatory documents.
• Partners with Study Manager on study deliverables.
• Participates in the set up and design during study start up (e.g., database set up).
• Lead medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
• Builds talent and capabilities of direct/indirect team members through proactive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities.
• May include management of direct reports including assignment of resources, professional development, and performance management.
• May serve as a subject matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree