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Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Research

Merck
August 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Early Clinical Scientist (ECS) leading operational and scientific aspects of early-phase vaccine clinical trials within Translational Medicine. Objectives: design, planning, and execution of first-in-human to late-stage studies; ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, and regulatory standards; oversee safety, risk management, and data interpretation. Responsibilities: manage cross-functional teams, author clinical and regulatory documents, develop SOPs, and represent early development initiatives externally. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences with β‰₯11 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with fewer years; minimum 6 years Phase 1 or 8 years Phase 2-3 trial experience; expertise in vaccine development, clinical trial management, scientific writing, and regulatory compliance. High-Value: vaccine modality, early clinical development, global trial oversight, GCP/ICH standards, regulatory interactions, cross-functional leadership. WorkSetup: hybrid with 10% travel.