Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology

MSD•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area, specifically in our Hematology Section. Our company's Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Clinical Director may manage the entire cycle of clinical development for their assigned studies including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.

Requirements

M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
Must have 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, as well as the ability to function in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation 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

Nice To Haves

Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology or related discipline.
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication.

Responsibilities

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 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 team in ensuring that other colleagues 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.

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
annual bonus
long-term incentive

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