Hybrid Sr Principal Scientist, Breast Cancer Research

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; GBP 201,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Director to lead planning and directing clinical research for oncology medicines across all development phases.

You will manage the full cycle from study design to regulatory reporting and publication, collaborating with regulatory, statistical, manufacturing, and commercialization teams. The role demands MD-level credentials with 3+ years in clinical medicine and industry drug development, a robust publication record, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in industry or senior faculty in academia.
• 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 is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment are essential.
• 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 of 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.
• Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
• Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.

Skills

Breast Cancer Research

Clinical Medicine

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Trial Development

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Drug Development

Oncology Research

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Director to lead planning and directing clinical research for oncology medicines across all development phases.

You will manage the full cycle from study design to regulatory reporting and publication, collaborating with regulatory, statistical, manufacturing, and commercialization teams. The role demands MD-level credentials with 3+ years in clinical medicine and industry drug development, a robust publication record, and strong teamwork.