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Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Oncology

$255.8k - $402.7k

Merck

Principal Scientist role overseeing clinical research activities for oncology medicines across all development phases. Responsibilities include study design, trial management, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to advance new and marketed drugs through clinical development.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee execution of clinical research activities for oncology medicines
  • Develop clinical development strategies and design trials based on research objectives
  • Monitor and manage conduct of ongoing and new clinical trials
  • Analyze clinical findings and prepare regulatory submissions and publications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in commercialization, regulatory, statistics, and manufacturing

Requirements

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
  • Industry or academic experience in clinical medicine
  • Demonstrated scientific scholarship and biomedical research background
  • Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
  • Expertise in cancer research, clinical development, and clinical trials
  • Board certification or eligibility in oncology and/or hematology (preferred)

Compensation: $255,800–$402,700 base

Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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