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Sr. Principal Scientist, Clinical Operations Immunology Lead

Merck · Rahway, NJ · 1 wk ago
Research$210k–$331k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Immunology Clinical Operations Lead position provides both strategic and operational leadership across early immunology programs, ensuring timely, high-quality execution of clinical studies and clinical pharmacology strategies worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Co-own and execute the early clinical development strategy for the immunology portfolio with the Head of TMed Immunology
  • Provide comprehensive strategic planning and operational oversight for immunology clinical programs and trials to maximize operational feasibility, efficiency, and ensure consistency and quality across the portfolio
  • Build global network of immunology sites and foster relationships with key investigators for Ph1b/2a patient trials to deliver on clinical program goals
  • Ensure appropriate resources, competencies, and partnerships are in place to meet objectives
  • Critically review strategy and clinical program documents (development plans, investigator’s brochures, protocols, etc.), providing scientific and operational insight to ensure best path forward
  • Partner with Business Development and Licensing to evaluate internal and external opportunities that align with portfolio strategy
  • Participate actively in annual and quarterly planning cycles: identify risks, develop and execute mitigation plans, and track performance metrics and outcomes
  • Ensure immunology data integrity across organization (Book of Business, CTMS, etc.)
  • Build and sustain strong cross-functional relationships (country operations, clinical supplies, data management, regulatory, etc.) across departments, divisions, and geographies
  • Foster the people pipeline: Attract, coach, mentor, and retain talent; provide performance management support; act as 'player-coach' to enrich group skillsets
  • Represent TMed on enterprise strategic initiatives and lead continuous-improvement efforts that increase clinical efficiency and scientific impact
  • Serve as a member of the TMed Clinical Operations leadership team and contribute to shaping department strategy

Requirements

  • Extensive clinical operations experience in the planning and execution of early clinical development trials (Phase 1 and early proof-of-concept)
  • Demonstrated ability to translate knowledge to other areas to effectively collaborate, network, and influence peers, senior leaders, and external partners
  • Prominent track record building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
  • Strong decision-making skills, weighing advantages, disadvantages, and business impact for rapid decisions and proven track record delivering results on firm deadlines
  • Able to work successfully with ambiguity and embrace uncertainty
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience attracting, developing, and retaining talent

Skills

  • Extensive clinical operations experience in the planning and execution of early clinical development trials (Phase 1 and early proof-of-concept)
  • Demonstrated ability to translate knowledge to other areas to effectively collaborate, network, and influence peers, senior leaders, and external partners
  • Prominent track record building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
  • Strong decision-making skills, weighing advantages, disadvantages, and business impact for rapid decisions and proven track record delivering results on firm deadlines
  • Able to work successfully with ambiguity and embrace uncertainty
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience attracting, developing, and retaining talent

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