Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
Scoutfield Logo

See all jobs on Scoutfield

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
MSD

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Immunology

MSD

. Strategically plan and direct clinical research activities involving investigational compounds in Immunology .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRahway • California • United StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Expertise in Clinical Development and Clinical Research, with a strong focus on Immunology and Rheumatology. Proven ability to manage the full clinical development cycle, including trial design, execution, and regulatory submissions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical DevelopmentClinical ResearchClinical Trial PlanningCross-Functional TeamworkImmunology

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Clinical Trial DesignRegulatory FilingData AnalysisInvestigational New Drug ApplicationsClinical Study ReportsPhase 2 Clinical TrialsPhase 3 Clinical TrialsTranslational ResearchSafety and Efficacy AnalysisScientific Scholarship
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative WorkTeam Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
M.D.D.O.M.D./Ph.D.D.O./Ph.D.
Industry Keywords
ImmunologyRheumatologyClinical Development CycleClinical TrialsBusiness DevelopmentScientific MeetingsExternal CollaborationsResearch Project Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Strategically plan and direct clinical research activities involving investigational compounds in Immunology
  • Manage the full clinical development cycle, including indication selection, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory filing, and publication
  • Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work to generate early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications
  • Support business development assessments of external opportunities to grow the Immunology pipeline
  • Develop clinical development strategies and plan clinical trials
  • Monitor and manage ongoing and new clinical trials
  • Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety and efficacy decisions, new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications
  • Participate in internal and joint internal/external research project teams
  • Supervise Clinical Scientists executing clinical studies
  • Collaborate with commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing experts
  • Keep corporate personnel informed about study progress, competitor drugs, and relevant scientific questions
  • Maintain scientific knowledge and identify strong investigators
  • Establish collaborations with external experts in rheumatologic diseases
  • Attend scientific meetings
  • Author development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers
  • Facilitate collaborations with external researchers worldwide
  • Travel on company business to manage clinical research projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D, or D.O./Ph.D.
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical and/or development experience
  • Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Required skills: Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Planning, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Immunology, Rheumatology
  • Prior experience in design and execution of phase 2 or 3 clinical trials in rheumatologic diseases is preferred
  • Must be a US or Puerto Rico resident
  • Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement