Merck · 2 months ago
Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, HIV
USA - Massachusetts - Boston (MA Parcel B Laboratory)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$277K/yr - $435K/yr
5+ years expMerck is engaged in research and development efforts in the prevention and treatment of HIV. The Senior Principal Scientist is responsible for protocol development and medical/scientific oversight of clinical research studies involving investigational or marketed drugs in the HIV section, participating in all phases of clinical trials and providing scientific leadership.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Planning clinical trials (design, operational plans) based on the clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed HIV drugs
Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials
Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications
Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of investigational drugs, and the further study of marketed drugs
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within their area of expertise, including new scientific findings and research methodologies
Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in their particular field of interest, particularly those scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs
Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain their competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in their area of responsibility
Author detailed development documents and presentations for internal and external audiences
Author scientific publications
Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world
Travel on company business up to about 10% of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects
Qualification
Required
MD or MD/PhD with demonstrated expertise in infectious diseases; eligibility for medical licensure and board certification desirable
Industry experience in clinical research and drug development (at least 5 years)
Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocols
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment and leadership experience
Clinical Development
Clinical Judgment
Clinical Medicine
Clinical Research Management
Clinical Trial Development
Clinical Trials
Data Analysis
Drug Development
HIV Prevention
Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease Research
Intellectual Curiosity
Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
Medical Research
Pharmacovigilance
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Reporting
Scientific Leadership
Scientific Publications
Scientific Research
Strategic Planning
Vaccine Research
Vaccinology
Preferred
Background in antiviral clinical research and HIV drug development
Prior experience with registrational trials and filing with major health authorities
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
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