Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology
About the role
The Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area, specifically in our Hematology Section. Our company's Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure).
Responsibilities
- 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 engaging with other functional areas in support of study execution.
- Working closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects.
- Assisting the team in ensuring that other colleagues are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs.
- Providing expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility.
Requirements
Education: M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. Required
Experience and Skills: 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.
Skills
- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology or related discipline.
- Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication.
- Academic Presentations, Adaptability, Allergy and Immunology, Biomedical Research, Clinical Investigations, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trial Support, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Ethical Standards, Intellectual Curiosity, New Technology Integration, Regulatory Requirements, Scientific Consulting.
Benefits
The salary range for this role is $255,800.00 - $402,700.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
Pay
$255,800.00 - $402,700.00
Schedule
Flexible Work Arrangements
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.