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Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Upper GI cancer

Merck

$276,600 - $435,400
Sep 3, 2025
Rahway, NJ, US
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Our company, a global health care leader, is looking to solve the problem of developing and expanding its oncology medicines portfolio by hiring a Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) to plan and direct clinical research activities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia
  • Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
  • A proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research is essential
  • Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology)
  • Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication is desirable but not necessary
  • Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Oncology, Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Studies, Clinical Testing, Clinical Trial Development, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, Intellectual Curiosity, Management Process, Medical Research, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Vaccinology

Responsibilities

  • Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applications.
  • Developing of clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs.
  • Planning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategies.
  • Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs.
  • Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication;
  • Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds.
  • Supervise the activities of Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies.

Other

  • M.D or M.D./Ph.D
  • Travel Requirements: Not specified
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Relocation: Not specified
  • VISA Sponsorship: Not specified
  • Valid Driving License: Not specified