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MSD

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research – Thoracic Oncology

MSD

. Plan and oversee clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan and oversee clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines
  • Manage the full cycle of clinical development, including study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication
  • Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work to generate early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications
  • Develop clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Oncology drugs
  • Plan clinical trials, including design, operational plans, and settings
  • Monitor and manage ongoing or 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
  • Oversee clinical study execution with Clinical Scientists through daily medical monitoring
  • Collaborate with commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing experts
  • Assist the Senior/Executive Director with study progress and competitor-drug scientific information
  • Maintain awareness of scientific developments and research methodologies
  • Identify scientifically and operationally strong investigators
  • Establish communications with prominent clinical investigators
  • Attend scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
  • Experience in industry or academia
  • Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
  • Proven track record in clinical medicine
  • Background in biomedical research
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to function in a team environment
  • Cancer Research
  • Clinical Development
  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Studies
  • Clinical Trials
  • Medical Monitoring
  • Oncology
  • Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology and/or Hematology preferred
  • Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication preferred but not necessary

Benefits

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