Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, GI

Job Description The Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing of clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines. Our Company's Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Senior Director will manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication. Specifically, the Senior Director may be responsible for: 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; and Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds. In executing these duties, the Senior Director may: Supervise the activities of Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects; and Assist the Executive Director in ensuring that appropriate corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our Company's and competitors' drugs and internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to their areas of responsibility. The Senior Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by: Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within their area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies Identification of scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our Company's investigational and marketed drugs Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in their particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our Company's drugs Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain their competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in their area of responsibility. To accomplish these goals, the Senior Director may: Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences Facilitating collaborations with external researchers around the world Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects. Required M.D or M.D./Ph.D. Minimum 2 years of clinical medicine experience in adult or pediatric oncology and/or hematology Minimum 1 year of drug-development/pharmaceutical industry experience or biomedical research experience in academia/fellowship Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to function in a large cross-functional team environment are essential. Preferred Successful completion of an ACGME-medical oncology, combined medical oncology/hematology or pediatric hematology fellowship Board Certified in adult or pediatric oncology (and/or hematology) A proven track record in clinical academic medicine with a focus on adult GI medical oncology, proficient in the GI oncology treatment landscape with academic publication experience Required Skills: Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Development, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Intellectual Curiosity, Mentorship Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $282,200.00 - $444,200.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. 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No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 06/26/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. 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