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Merck Sharp & Dohme

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Hematology/Lymphoma

Merck Sharp & Dohme, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065


Job Description Our company in the United States and Canada is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of individuals like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing 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 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 plans and Investigational New Drug applications. Developing 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. Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds. 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. Assist the Senior/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 opinions on scientific questions relevant to his/her areas of responsibility. The Senior Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by: Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings and research methodologies. Identifying 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 his/her particular field of interest. Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities in his/her 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. Facilitate 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. Education: M.D or M.D./Ph.D. Required: Must have experience in industry or senior faculty in academia. Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience. Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia. Expertise in Adult Lymphoma and Myeloma. Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement. A proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment are essential. Preferred: Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology). Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in their current position prior to applying for open positions. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work model consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, with Friday designated as a remote-working day. Expected US salary range: $268,500.00 - $422,700.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long-term incentives, health care and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Job Posting End Date:

01/10/2025 Requisition ID:

R288941

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