Remote Clinical Director - Hematology Oncology Research

Merck; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

401(k)

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) in Oncology Hematology to plan and direct clinical research spanning pre-clinical to post-licensure, including study design, initiation, execution, analysis, regulatory reporting and publication.

The role requires an MD or MD/PhD, with at least 3 years in clinical medicine and 1 year in drug development or biomedical research. Remote work is available; travel about 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in industry or senior faculty in academia.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia.
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Preferred: Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology or related discipline.
• Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication.

Responsibilities

• Plan clinical trials in line with the development strategy and operational plans.
• Provide medical oversight for ongoing or new trials of investigational or marketed drugs.
• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety, efficacy and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in internal and joint research teams for new compounds and existing drugs.
• Support business development assessments of external opportunities.
• Engage with cross-functional groups (regulatory, statistics, manufacturing) for study execution.
• Travel about twenty percent of the time to manage projects.

Skills

Academic presentations

Adaptability

Biomedical research

Clinical investigations

Clinical trial planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory requirements

Scientific consulting

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) in Oncology Hematology to plan and direct clinical research spanning pre-clinical to post-licensure, including study design, initiation, execution, analysis, regulatory reporting and publication.

The role requires an MD or MD/PhD, with at least 3 years in clinical medicine and 1 year in drug development or biomedical research. Remote work is available; travel about 20% is expected.