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 monitoring
Oncology drug development strategy
Regulatory reporting and compliance
The Senior Director is responsible for planning and directing the entire cycle of clinical development for new or marketed Oncology medicines from pre-clinical to post-licensure

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director is responsible for planning and directing the entire cycle of clinical development for new or marketed Oncology medicines from pre-clinical to post-licensure.
  • This role requires leading a cross-functional team to draft protocols, oversee data integrity, and interpret aggregate data to assess safety and efficacy.
  • The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director is responsible for planning and directing the entire cycle of clinical development for new or marketed Oncology medicines from pre-clinical to post-licensure.

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 monitoring
  • Oncology drug development strategy
  • Regulatory reporting and compliance
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Gastrointestinal oncology expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Academic publication experience
  • Collaboration with external researchers
  • Scientific scholarship achievement

Key Requirements

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree required
  • Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience in oncology
  • Minimum 1 year pharmaceutical industry or biomedical research experience
  • Board Certified in adult or pediatric oncology preferred
  • ACGME fellowship completion preferred

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