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MSD

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, GI

MSD

Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) directing clinical research activities for Oncology medicines.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $282,200 - $444,200 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills
clinical researchstudy designregulatory reportingclinical development strategiesclinical trials planningdata analysissafety and efficacy evaluationInvestigational New Drug applicationsclinical study reportstranslational research
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications & Qualifications
M.D.M.D./Ph.D.
Industry Keywords
Oncologyhematologydrug developmentbiomedical researchclinical medicinescientific scholarshipcross-functional teamsclinical findingsmarketed compoundsinvestigational drugs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • planning and directing of clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines
  • manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication
  • 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
  • participating in internal and joint internal/external 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.
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical medicine experience in adult or pediatric oncology and/or hematology
  • Minimum 1 year of drug-development/pharmaceutical industry experience or biomedical research experience in academia/fellowship
  • Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to function in a large cross-functional 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, and compassionate and sick days