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Senior Principal Scientist (Senior Director), Clinical Research, Breast Cancer

$282.2k

Merck

Senior Principal Scientist position in breast cancer clinical research at a pharmaceutical company. Responsibilities include developing clinical trial strategies, evaluating preclinical data, managing ongoing studies, and collaborating across functional teams to advance oncology drug development.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate preclinical and translational research to develop early clinical development plans and IND applications
  • Design clinical trial protocols and operational plans aligned with development strategies
  • Monitor conduct and analyze findings from ongoing oncology drug clinical trials
  • Supervise clinical scientists and coordinate cross-functional teams in clinical development projects
  • Establish investigator networks, attend scientific meetings, and author development documents

Requirements

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
  • Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience
  • Minimum 3 years industry drug development or academic biomedical research
  • Demonstrated scientific scholarship and achievement record
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration ability
  • Board certification or eligibility in oncology (preferred)
  • Prior breast cancer clinical research experience (preferred)

Compensation: $282,200–$444,200 base

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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