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Merck · 10 hours ago

Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Research

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$191K/yr - $300K/yr

Merck is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for their Physician Scientist Program. This role provides comprehensive training in pharmaceutical medicine, focusing on clinical trial planning, execution, and regulatory approval processes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Understand the role and methods of pharmaceutical research, participate in the writing of research protocols, conduct of clinical trials, safety monitoring, analysis of data and communication of study findings

Focus on late-stage and lifecycle drug activities, understand key regulatory policies and the procedures for interacting with health agencies (e.g. FDA); understand key elements in pharmacovigilance, drug safety monitoring, signal detection and processing of adverse reports

Exposure to the management of a product asset prior to, during and after the launch phase (US and Global) including caveats on drug promotion

After a successful first year, the Physician Scientist will be equipped to assume a leading role in the team with additional responsibilities and interactions

Qualification

Clinical DevelopmentClinical ResearchClinical Trial PlanningClinical Practice (GCP)Drug DevelopmentRegulatory PoliciesMedical WritingPharmaceutical ResearchEthical StandardsScientific ResearchCommunication

Required

Candidates must currently hold an MD degree and have completed residency or fellowship training in an accredited US medical program, preferably within the last 5 years

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Trial Planning

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Monitoring

Communication

Drug Development

Drug Research

Ethical Standards

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Medical Research