Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology
Merck
11 hours ago
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) – Oncology (Hematology)
Role Responsibilities
- Plan clinical trials based on clinical development strategy.
- Provide medical oversight and ensure conduct of ongoing/new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
- Analyze/summarize clinical findings to support safety/efficacy decisions, regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and publications.
- Participate in internal and internal/external research project teams for new compounds and marketed compounds.
- Support business development assessments of external opportunities.
- Engage cross-functionally (e.g., commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, manufacturing) to manage clinical development projects.
- Provide expert scientific input internally/externally.
- Maintain scientific knowledge; identify investigators; establish investigator communications; attend scientific meetings.
- Author development documents/presentations/budgets/position papers; facilitate global collaborations.
- Travel ~20% to manage future/ongoing clinical research.
Education
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Required Experience/Skills
- Industry or senior faculty academia experience.
- 3+ years clinical medicine experience.
- 1+ year industry drug development or academia biomedical research experience.
- Record of scientific scholarship/achievement; proven clinical medicine and biomedical research background.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and presentation skills; team environment.
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology, or related discipline.
- Prior clinical research experience and publication.
Required Skills
- Clinical research and investigations; clinical trial planning/support; clinical judgment; regulatory requirements; cross-functional teamwork; ethical standards; scientific consulting; academic presentations; adaptability; intellectual curiosity; new technology integration.
Benefits (if applicable)
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid time off).
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is listed on the posting.
Role Responsibilities
- Plan clinical trials based on clinical development strategy.
- Provide medical oversight and ensure conduct of ongoing/new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
- Analyze/summarize clinical findings to support safety/efficacy decisions, regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and publications.
- Participate in internal and internal/external research project teams for new compounds and marketed compounds.
- Support business development assessments of external opportunities.
- Engage cross-functionally (e.g., commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, manufacturing) to manage clinical development projects.
- Provide expert scientific input internally/externally.
- Maintain scientific knowledge; identify investigators; establish investigator communications; attend scientific meetings.
- Author development documents/presentations/budgets/position papers; facilitate global collaborations.
- Travel ~20% to manage future/ongoing clinical research.
Education
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Required Experience/Skills
- Industry or senior faculty academia experience.
- 3+ years clinical medicine experience.
- 1+ year industry drug development or academia biomedical research experience.
- Record of scientific scholarship/achievement; proven clinical medicine and biomedical research background.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and presentation skills; team environment.
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology, or related discipline.
- Prior clinical research experience and publication.
Required Skills
- Clinical research and investigations; clinical trial planning/support; clinical judgment; regulatory requirements; cross-functional teamwork; ethical standards; scientific consulting; academic presentations; adaptability; intellectual curiosity; new technology integration.
Benefits (if applicable)
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid time off).
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is listed on the posting.