Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Breast Cancer
Merck
August 26, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director/Principal Scientist overseeing clinical research for Oncology medicines across all development phases, including preclinical, IND, and post-licensure. Responsibilities: lead clinical trial design, execution, monitoring, analysis, and regulatory reporting; evaluate preclinical data for clinical strategy development; manage cross-functional teams and external investigators; author development documents and publications; supervise clinical scientists; collaborate with regulatory, manufacturing, and commercialization teams; maintain scientific expertise through conference attendance and investigator engagement. Requirements: MD or MD/PhD; 3+ years in clinical medicine and drug development; proven research achievement; strong communication and team skills. Preferred: Board certification in Oncology/Hematology; prior clinical research and publication experience. High-Value: Oncology focus, breast cancer expertise, biologics or small molecules, early to late-stage clinical trials, regulatory reporting, global investigator collaboration. Work setup: travel approximately 20-25%; based in the US with flexible arrangements. The role emphasizes scientific leadership, cross-functional partnership, and strategic development in Oncology drug development.