Merck · 2 months ago
Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Immunology
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$251K/yr - $395K/yr
5+ years expMerck is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to oversee clinical research activities in Immunology. The role involves strategic planning for clinical development, managing trials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support investigational drugs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating the early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applications
Providing clinical development support of business development assessments of external opportunities to grow the Immunology Pipeline
Developing clinical development strategies for investigational drugs and 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 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; and
Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds
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 Director, Associate Vice-President/Vice-President and Product Development Team Lead in ensuring that appropriate corporate personnel is informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs and internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to his/her areas of responsibility
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies
Identification of scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational drugs in Immunology
Establishing collaborative relationships with external experts in Rheumatology diseases, particularly those whose research focus and expertise can inform and assist the evaluation of the company's investigational drugs
Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility
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
Qualification
Required
M.D., D.O., M.D./PhD, or D.O./PhD
Minimum of 5 years of clinical and/or development experience (academia, clinical medicine, and/or corporate clinical development)
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
Prior experience in design and execution of phase 2 or 3 clinical trials in rheumatologic diseases is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Allergy and Immunology
Clinical Development
Clinical Immunology
Clinical Investigations
Clinical Medicine
Clinical Research
Clinical Trial Planning
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Support
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Immunogenicity Assays
Intellectual Curiosity
New Technology Integration
Pulmonology
Respiratory Treatments
Scientific Consulting
Strategic Planning
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
2026-01-19
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