Associate Director, Clinical Scientist - Oncology

$135,500 - $213,400/Yr

Merck & Co. - Rahway, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Rahway, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Director, Clinical Scientist position at Merck Sharp & Dohme focuses on driving scientific planning, strategy, and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies. This role involves collaboration with global, cross-functional teams to lead and support clinical trial scientific activities, ensuring effective execution of clinical protocols and contributing to the overall success of clinical research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s).
• Serves as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.
• Collaborates with the Medical Writer on clinical/scientific and regulatory documents.
• Partners with Study Manager on study deliverables.
• Participates in the set up and design during study start up (e.g., database set up).
• Leads medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
• Builds talent and capabilities of direct and indirect team members through proactive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.
• May include management of direct reports including assignment of resources, professional development, and performance management.
• May serve as a subject matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree +9 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR Master's Degree +6 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR PhD/PharmD Degree +2 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage scientific activities on clinical protocols.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH).
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions.
• Proactive approach, strategic thinking, and leadership driving toward study goals.
• Ability to influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and assign activities to meet business needs.
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in life sciences, preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan