Thoracic Oncology Clinical Research Leader

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 282,000 - 444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) to lead planning and direction of clinical research for Oncology medicines. Responsible for study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication across all development phases.

The role requires strong scientific leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a proven track record in oncology research. Travel ~20-25% with a hybrid work arrangement in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in industry or senior faculty in academia
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
• Minimum of 3 year 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.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills

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
• Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication
• Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds. In executing these duties, the Senior Director may:

Skills

Cancer Research, Clinical Development,

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

MSD is seeking a Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) to lead planning and direction of clinical research for Oncology medicines. Responsible for study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication across all development phases.

The role requires strong scientific leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a proven track record in oncology research. Travel ~20-25% with a hybrid work arrangement in the United States.