Senior Clinical Director, Hematology

Primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area, specifically in our Hematology Section. Medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work to generate early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
• Develop clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Hematology drugs.
• Plan clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans) based on the clinical development strategy.
• Provide medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support decisions regarding safety, efficacy, new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication.
• Participate in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds and further study of marketed compounds.
• Support business development assessments of external opportunities.
• 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 Executive Director and/or Associate Vice President in ensuring appropriate personnel are informed of study progress for company and competitors' drugs.
• Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions.
• Maintain a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:
  • Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within the area of expertise, including new findings and research methodologies.
  • Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators to assist in drug development.
  • Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in the field.
  • Attending scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities.
• Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate collaborations with external researchers globally.
• Travel on company business approximately twenty (20) percent of the time to manage clinical research projects.

Requirements

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. required.
• Experience in industry or as senior faculty in academia.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical medicine experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocols.
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology, or related discipline.
• Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication.

Skills

• Required: Clinical Development, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Pathways, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Trial Development, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards, Hematology, Intellectual Curiosity, Oncology, Pathology, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Scientific Consulting, Strategic Planning.
• Preferred: Current Employees apply through internal portal.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $282,200.00 - $444,200.00. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including:

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate, and sick days.

More information about benefits is available at Merck Compensation and Benefits.

Schedule

• Regular, full-time employment.
• Hybrid flexible work arrangements.
• Travel requirements: 25%.
• Shift: 1st - Day.