Executive Director, Thoracic Oncology Clinical Development

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 311,000 - 489,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a Distinguished Scientist (Executive Director) to lead Oncology Global Clinical Development. The role directs clinical research planning for new and marketed oncology drugs, partnering across regulatory, statistics, medical affairs and manufacturing to shape development strategies and execution.

Requirements include MD or MD/PhD, 5+ years industry drug development, 3+ years clinical medicine, and board eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required.
• Board certification in oncology/hematology preferred.
• 5+ years pharma drug development experience; 3+ years clinical medicine.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct clinical research activities in oncology.
• Develop development strategies for investigational or marketed agents.
• Plan and monitor clinical trials for investigational or marketed agents.
• Analyze and summarize findings for regulatory submissions and publications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory, statistics, medical affairs, and manufacturing.
• Travel approximately 20% of the time for ongoing/future projects.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Judgment

Clinical Medicine

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Planning

Clinical Trials

Cross-Cultural Awareness

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Drug Development

Ethical Standards

Medical Research

Oncology

Pulmonology

Regulatory Requirements

Research Methodologies

Scientific Consulting

Scientific Leadership

Scientific Research

Strategic Leadership

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

MSD Malaysia is seeking a Distinguished Scientist (Executive Director) to lead Oncology Global Clinical Development. The role directs clinical research planning for new and marketed oncology drugs, partnering across regulatory, statistics, medical affairs and manufacturing to shape development strategies and execution.

Requirements include MD or MD/PhD, 5+ years industry drug development, 3+ years clinical medicine, and board eligibility.