Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology

MSD•Boston, MA

9d•$255,800 - $402,700•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area, specifically within the Hematology Section. Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development, from pre-clinical through post-licensure. The role may oversee the full clinical development cycle for assigned studies, including design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication. The Clinical Director plans clinical trials in alignment with clinical development strategy; provides medical oversight and directs the conduct of trials for investigational or marketed drugs; and analyzes and summarizes clinical findings to support safety and efficacy decisions, new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications. The role participates in internal and joint research project teams, supports business development assessments, and works with cross-functional colleagues in areas such as commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing. The position maintains scientific expertise by monitoring developments and research methodologies, identifying and communicating with clinical investigators, and attending scientific meetings. It may also involve preparing development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers; facilitating collaborations with external researchers worldwide; and traveling on company business approximately 20% of the time.

Requirements

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Experience in industry or as senior faculty in academia.
At least 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

Board certified or board eligible in Oncology, Hematology, or a related discipline.
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication.

Responsibilities

Plan clinical trials and collaborate on operational plans based on clinical development strategy.
Provide medical oversight and direct the overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety and efficacy decisions, new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications.
Participate in internal and joint research project teams involving new compounds and further study of marketed compounds.
Support business development assessments of external opportunities.
Engage with other functional areas and collaborate with cross-functional experts to support study execution and manage clinical development projects.
Help ensure colleagues are informed about the progress of the company’s studies and competitor drug studies.
Provide expert opinion internally and externally on relevant scientific questions.
Maintain awareness of scientific developments and research methodologies in the area of expertise.
Identify scientifically and operationally strong investigators and establish communications with prominent clinical investigators.
Attend scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities.
Author development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world.
Travel on company business approximately 20% of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.