Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Upper GI cancer

Merck & Co. • Rahway, NJ

126d • $276,600 - $435,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing of 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 Senior 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.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
• Minimum of 3 years 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applications.
• Developing 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.
• Supervising the activities of Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies.
• Working closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects.
• Assisting the Senior/Executive Director in ensuring that appropriate corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our 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.
• Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our companies investigational and marketed drugs.
• Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in his/her particular field of interest.
• Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

What This Job Offers

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