Ophthalmology Clinical Scientist Lead

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks a Senior Clinical Scientist to drive scientific planning, strategy, and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies. You will collaborate with global cross functional team members including clinical directors and study managers to lead/support clinical trial scientific activities.

The role requires leading clinical monitoring, regulatory document collaboration with Medical Writing, and mentoring the team while guiding protocol design and study start-up activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum required credentials or higher education in life sciences.
• Experience in pharmaceutical clinical development and ophthalmology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH, and regulatory expectations.

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.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Trials Monitoring

GCP/ICH

Strategic Thinking

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/PharmD

Life sciences degree

Job description

MSD Malaysia seeks a Senior Clinical Scientist to drive scientific planning, strategy, and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies. You will collaborate with global cross functional team members including clinical directors and study managers to lead/support clinical trial scientific activities.

The role requires leading clinical monitoring, regulatory document collaboration with Medical Writing, and mentoring the team while guiding protocol design and study start-up activities.