Clinical Director - Hematology Oncology Trials (Remote)

Merck; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to lead oncology hematology clinical research across all development phases, from study design to publication. The role requires MD or MD/PhD, 3+ years clinical medicine experience, and 1+ year in industry drug development or biomedical research.

The incumbent will collaborate with regulatory, statistics, manufacturing, and commercialization teams, oversee trials, and contribute to safety/efficacy evaluations while traveling up to 20% of

Qualifications

• MD or MD./Ph.D. required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research in academia.
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Planning clinical trials and operational plans.
• Medical oversight and conduct of trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings to support safety, efficacy, or regulatory submissions.
• Participating in internal and external research project teams.
• Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to support study execution.
• Travel about twenty percent of the time for project management.

Skills

Academic Presentations

Adaptability

Allergy and Immunology

Biomedical Research

Clinical Investigations

Clinical Judgment

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Planning

Clinical Trial Support

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Ethical Standards

Intellectual Curiosity

New Technology Integration

Regulatory Requirements

Scientific Consulting

Education

MD or MD./Ph.D.

Job description

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to lead oncology hematology clinical research across all development phases, from study design to publication. The role requires MD or MD/PhD, 3+ years clinical medicine experience, and 1+ year in industry drug development or biomedical research.

The incumbent will collaborate with regulatory, statistics, manufacturing, and commercialization teams, oversee trials, and contribute to safety/efficacy evaluations while traveling up to 20% of