Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Lymphoma

MSD

Senior Director overseeing clinical research activities for Oncology drugs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing all phases of clinical development at a global health care leader.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $282,200 - $444,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities
managing the entire cycle of clinical development including study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication
evaluating pre-clinical and translational work to generate early clinical development plan
developing clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs
planning clinical trials and monitoring the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials
analyzing and summarizing clinical findings to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy
supervising activities of Clinical Scientists
collaborating with a cross-functional group of experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D or M.D./Ph.D
Must have experience in industry or academia
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
A proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to function in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchstudy designclinical development strategiesclinical trialsregulatory reportingdata analysissafety and efficacy evaluationsupervision of Clinical Scientiststranslational researchOncology drugs

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteam collaborationleadershipcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

M.DM.D./Ph.D