Senior Scientist, Clinical Operations - Ophthalmology

MSD • Rahway, NJ

5d • $117,000 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

This position drives scientific planning, strategy, and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies. Under the direction of the Program Lead, you will collaborate with global cross ­functional team members including clinical directors and study managers to lead/support clinical trial scientific activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage scientific activities on clinical protocols.
• Apply strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH).
• Manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions.
• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. Role requires a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership driving toward study goals.
• Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and assign activities to meet the business needs.
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
• Build team capabilities through proactive coaching.
• Advanced communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Clinical Data
• Clinical Protocol
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Study Design
• Clinical Trial Compliance
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Trials Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Drug Development
• ICH GCP Guidelines
• Ophthalmology
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Thinking

Nice To Haves

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• US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
• San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s).
• Serves as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.
• Collaborates with the Medical Writer on clinical/scientific and regulatory documents.
• Partners with Study Manager on study deliverables.
• Participates in the set up and design during study start up (e.g., database set up).
• Lead medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
• Builds talent and capabilities of direct/indirect team members through proactive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities.
• May include management of direct reports including assignment of resources, professional development, and performance management.
• May serve as a subject matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior