Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology

MSD

Clinical Director responsible for planning and directing clinical research activities in Oncology's Hematology Section. Managing entire cycle of clinical development from design to publication.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRahway • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy.
Medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
Analyzing and summarizing 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.
Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities.
Actively engage with other functional areas in support of study execution.
Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects.
Assist the team in ensuring that other colleagues are informed of the progress of studies of company and competitors' drugs.
Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility.
Maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by maintaining awareness of scientific developments within area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies.
Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of investigational and marketed drugs.
Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of drugs.
Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in area of responsibility.
Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
Facilitate collaborations with external researchers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia.
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research.
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology or related discipline (preferred).
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication (preferred).

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial planningmedical oversightclinical findings analysisdrug application supportscientific communicationdevelopment document authoringbudget preparationpresentation skillscollaboration facilitationresearch methodologies

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteam collaborationverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsscientific scholarshipleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

M.D.M.D./Ph.D.Board Certified in OncologyBoard Certified in Hematology