Clinical Director – Principal Scientist, Clinical Research – Lymphoma
MSD
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Rahway • Massachusetts • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- planning and directing of clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines
- manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, initiation, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication
- evaluate pre-clinical and translational work for generating early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applications
- develop clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs
- plan clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings)
- monitor and manage the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs
- analyze and summarize the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication
- participate in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds and further study of marketed compounds
- supervise the activities of Clinical Scientists in executing clinical studies
- work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects
- assist the Senior/Executive Director in ensuring that appropriate corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of the company's and competitors' drugs and internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to the areas of responsibility.
- maintain a strong scientific fund of knowledge by maintaining awareness of scientific developments within the area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings and research methodologies
- identify scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in drug development
- establish communications with prominent clinical investigators in the field of interest
- attend appropriate scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities
- author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences
- facilitate collaborations with external researchers
- travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects
Requirements
- M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
- 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 or experience in academia
- Expertise in Adult Lymphoma
- 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.
- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology) (preferred)
- Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publications (preferred)
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
clinical researchstudy designregulatory reportingclinical trialsdata analysisdrug developmentclinical study reportsscientific writingbiomedical researchinvestigational new drug applications
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsteam collaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsscientific scholarshipproblem-solvingproject managementstrategic planningmentorship
Certifications
M.D.M.D./Ph.D.Board Certified in OncologyBoard Certified in Hematology