Senior Principal Scientist (senior Director), Clinical Research, Gi Oncology

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $282,200.00 - $444,200.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Clinical trial design and operational planning
Oncology drug development strategy execution
Cross-functional team leadership in research
The Senior Director has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines across all development phases

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines across all development phases.
  • This role requires leading a cross-functional team including Clinical Scientists to oversee protocol adherence, data integrity, and the interpretation of aggregate safety and efficacy data.
  • The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines across all development phases.

Salary

Base: $282,200.00 - $444,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical trial design and operational planning
  • Oncology drug development strategy execution
  • Cross-functional team leadership in research
  • Regulatory reporting and safety analysis
  • Scientific scholarship and publication record

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to function in large cross-functional teams
  • Experience with academic medical medicine focus
  • Proficiency in GI oncology treatment landscape

Key Requirements

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree required
  • Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience in oncology/hematology
  • Minimum 1 year drug-development or biomedical research experience
  • Board Certified in adult or pediatric oncology (preferred)
  • Successful completion of ACGME fellowship (preferred)

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