Lead Clinical Scientist - Immunology Trials

MSD; England; On-site; GBP 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Benefits package

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to provide scientific leadership for a clinical trial within a development program. You will partner with directors, study managers, clinical operations, medical monitoring, data management, statistics, and regulatory colleagues to ensure scientific integrity and quality.

The role requires advanced life sciences education and 5+ years in clinical sciences, with strong skills in protocol development, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in life sciences required.
• 5+ years of clinical sciences experience or 3+ years with a Master's.
• Experience with protocol development, medical monitoring, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Scientist for assigned trial from planning through reporting.
• Develop clinical protocols, amendments, ICFs, CRFs, data review plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align endpoints with strategy.
• Stay current with literature, guidelines, and emerging therapies.

Skills

Adaptability

Clinical Data

Clinical Operations

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Data Analysis

ICH GCP Guidelines

Protocol Development

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Alignment

Strategic Thinking

Study Design

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD/DO/PA/ANRP

Bachelor's in life sciences + 5+ years clinical sciences

Master's in life sciences + 3+ years clinical sciences

Job description

MSD is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to provide scientific leadership for a clinical trial within a development program. You will partner with directors, study managers, clinical operations, medical monitoring, data management, statistics, and regulatory colleagues to ensure scientific integrity and quality.

The role requires advanced life sciences education and 5+ years in clinical sciences, with strong skills in protocol development, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.