Clinical Scientist - Oncology Early Development

$91,600 - $144,100/Yr

Merck & Co. - North Wales, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - North Wales, PA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

This position contributes to the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials. The individual will assist the Lead Clinical Scientist and study team with the scientific conduct of clinical studies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership, technical skills, and scientific acumen as part of a global, cross-functional team. The responsibilities include managing specific clinical and scientific activities on a single study or across multiple studies, such as medical monitoring, lab specimen tracking and reconciliation, adjudication support, and preparation of meeting materials. You will also support the development of protocols and related study materials, including informed consent forms and data management deliverables. Interaction with internal and external stakeholders, such as country operations, committees, and vendors, will be necessary to support clinical study objectives. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing clinical narratives and collaborating cross-functionally to monitor clinical study data to ensure the quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct. Participation in CRF design will also be required to ensure data collection aligns with the protocol.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific clinical/scientific activities on a single study or across multiple studies (e.g., medical monitoring, lab specimen tracking/reconciliation, adjudication support, preparation of meeting materials).
• Support development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents/amendments, data management deliverables).
• May interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., country operations, committees, vendors) in support of clinical study objectives.
• Support development of site and CRA training materials.
• Prepare clinical narratives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor clinical study data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
• Participate in CRF design to ensure data collection is in alignment with the protocol.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 2 years OR Master's + 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development.
• Working 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.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions.
• Solid communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in interacting with key stakeholders across department, division, and company.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in life sciences, preferred.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days