Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies

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Executive Director leading clinical development activities in Thoracic Oncology with Merck. Overseeing research for new and marketed drugs in a global team environment.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRahway • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $310,900 - $489,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed drugs in the Oncology Clinical Research group and in the field of Thoracic Oncology.
Managing the entire cycle of clinical development, including development strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation at national and international meetings.
Provide internal scientific leadership for cross-functional areas supporting clinical trials and interact externally with key opinion leaders.
Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for generating early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
Developing clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed agents that incorporate the latest scientific developments, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
Planning clinical trials based on these strategies.
Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed agents.
Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publications.
Participation in internal and joint research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds and the further study of marketed compounds.

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
Must have experience in industry in the field of Thoracic Oncology
Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in drug development
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.

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 researchclinical developmentstudy designregulatory reportingclinical trialssafety analysisefficacy analysisInvestigational New Drug applicationsbiomedical researchscientific scholarship

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteam collaborationscientific leadership

Certifications

M.D.M.D./Ph.D.