Senior Clinical Scientist - Early-Phase Trials

Merck; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Early Clinical Scientist to provide operational and scientific leadership for early-phase clinical trials, collaborating with Clinical Director and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data. You will oversee trial planning, execution, and safety assessments in compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvement, and global collaboration, with a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to diverse therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial management and trial execution.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects.
• Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in medical writing.
• Ability to work across therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of early-phase clinical trials.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and risk management.
• Author clinical protocols and study reports.
• Ensure compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and develop SOPs.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Cross-functional leadership

GCP & ICH

Regulatory writing

Project management

Data interpretation

Mentoring

Medical writing

Strategic thinking

Education

Life Sciences degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Merck is seeking an Early Clinical Scientist to provide operational and scientific leadership for early-phase clinical trials, collaborating with Clinical Director and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data. You will oversee trial planning, execution, and safety assessments in compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvement, and global collaboration, with a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to diverse therapeutic areas.