Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Breast Cancer

Merck•Rahway, NJ

2d•$282,200 - $444,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines. Our Company's Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Director will manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including: study design, placement, 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
A proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research is essential
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment are essential
Breast Cancer
Clinical Development
Clinical Medicine
Clinical Research Management
Clinical Trials
Data Analysis
Decision Making
Drug Development
Ethical Standards
Oncology Research
Oncology Trials
Scientific Publications
Strategic Planning

Nice To Haves

Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology)
Prior specific experience in clinical research
Prior publication
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Responsibilities

Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applications
Developing of clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs
Planning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategies
Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs
Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication
Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds
Supervise the activities of Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies
Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects
Assist the Senior/Executive Director in ensuring that appropriate corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our Company's and competitors' drugs and internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to his/her areas of responsibility
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies
Identification of 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 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
Facilitating collaborations with external researchers around the world