Senior Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology

MSD • Boston, MA

9d • $282,200 - $444,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Director (Senior Principal Scientist) plans and directs clinical research activities 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 work to post-licensure. For assigned studies, the role may oversee the full clinical development cycle, including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.

The position develops clinical strategies and trials, provides medical oversight of clinical studies, and evaluates clinical findings to inform safety and efficacy decisions, regulatory submissions, study reports, and publications. It contributes to cross-functional and external research projects, business development assessments, and scientific collaborations. The role also maintains expertise in the field, develops relationships with investigators, and may travel on company business approximately 20% of the time.

This role requires an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., clinical medicine experience, and experience in industry or senior academic research. The position is hybrid. The salary range is $282,200 to $444,200, with eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; retirement benefits, including a 401(k); paid holidays; vacation; and compassionate and sick days.

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 3 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia.
• Demonstrated success 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 and ability to function in a team environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Clinical development, clinical documentation, clinical judgment, clinical medicine, clinical reporting, clinical research management, clinical trial development, and clinical trials.
• Data analysis, decision making, drug development, early clinical development, ethical standards, Hematology, intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary problem solving, mentorship, regulatory affairs compliance, regulatory compliance, scientific consulting, and scientific publications.
• The posting also lists Hemodialysis, Hemodynamic, and Nephrology among required 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

• Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work to develop early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
• Develop clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Hematology drugs.
• Plan clinical trials, including study design and collaboration on operational plans, based on clinical development strategy.
• Provide medical oversight and oversee the 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 internal/external research project teams concerning new compounds and further study of marketed compounds.
• Support business development assessments of external opportunities.
• Engage with other functional areas to support study execution.
• Work with experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects.
• Assist the Executive Director and/or Associate Vice President in informing appropriate personnel about study progress and competitor drug studies.
• Provide expert opinion internally and externally on relevant scientific questions within the role's responsibility.
• Maintain awareness of scientific developments and research methodologies in the area of expertise.
• Identify scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in drug development.
• Establish communications with prominent clinical investigators in the relevant field.
• Attend scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activity.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree