MSD

Senior Principal Scientist, Oncology Translational Science, Clinical Biomarkers

MSD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rahway • California • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $206,200 - $324,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Drive translational research and clinical biomarker development for critical oncology clinical programs
  • Collaborate with Asset Development Teams, Early Development Teams; Product Development Teams, Clinical Trial Teams, Discovery, Informatics; Diagnostics, quantitative modeling team; Biostats, Molecular Assay teams, and other key LFs to author protocol-specific biomarker plans
  • Build critical scientific insight to identify gaps and risks, pro-actively develop mitigation plans
  • Incorporate cutting edge scientific and technical advances to support clinical developments
  • Effectively communicate the study plan, update and output across different function areas to for optimal impact on projects

Requirements

  • PH.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with a minimum of 10 years' experience in oncology biomarker studies and translational clinical research
  • Experience in clinical trial development and execution
  • clear strategic view on the translational needs in clinical studies
  • experience & familiarity with experimental and bioinformatic aspects of translational research and biomarker development
  • Ability to demonstrate a broad understanding of the end-to-end drug and diagnostic development process, and specific expertise in oncology, preferably immuno-oncology
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment
  • A proven track record in biomedical research
  • Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
  • retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • compassionate and sick days

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
oncology biomarker studiestranslational clinical researchclinical trial developmentbioinformaticsdrug development processdiagnostic developmentimmuno-oncologyscientific insightquantitative modelingbiostatistics
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsteam collaborationstrategic thinkingcommunicationproblem-solvingrisk managementscientific scholarshipachievement orientationadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
PH.D.M.D.M.D./Ph.D.