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MSD

Senior Clinical Scientist, Immunology

MSD

. Serve as lead Clinical Scientist for an assigned clinical trial from study planning through analysis and reporting .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNorth Wales • California • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including protocol development, clinical data review, and regulatory compliance. Possesses strong analytical skills to interpret clinical data and translate scientific findings into actionable insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Data ReviewProtocol DevelopmentClinical TrialsRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder Alignment

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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchData AnalysisStudy DesignMedical Monitoring SupportEfficacy AssessmentSafety AssessmentBiomarker InterpretationPatient-Reported Outcome Data InterpretationImmunology ResearchAutoimmune Diseases Knowledge
Soft Skills
AdaptabilityStrategic ThinkingScientific CuriosityCommunication SkillsMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PA or ANRP)ICH GCP Guidelines
Industry Keywords
Clinical TrialsCross-Functional Drug DevelopmentEmerging TherapiesTreatment GuidelinesSafety Signals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as lead Clinical Scientist for an assigned clinical trial from study planning through analysis and reporting
  • Provide scientific oversight for clinical trial execution
  • Contribute to clinical protocols, protocol amendments, informed consent forms, case report forms, data review plans, and other study documents
  • Partner with Clinical Directors and cross-functional study teams to align objectives, endpoints, and assessments with development strategy
  • Maintain knowledge of scientific literature, treatment guidelines, competitive developments, and emerging therapies
  • Lead ongoing clinical data review and interpretation for safety, protocol adherence, data quality, and study conduct
  • Collaborate with Medical Monitors and Clinical Directors to evaluate safety signals, protocol deviations, patient profiles, laboratory findings, and efficacy outcomes
  • Analyze clinical trial data to identify trends and generate scientific insights
  • Contribute to study reports, regulatory documents, publications, scientific presentations, and governance materials
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Programming, Biostatistics, and Regulatory Affairs
  • Provide scientific guidance to study teams and mentor junior clinical scientists as appropriate
  • Communicate scientific concepts and study findings to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Influence decisions and drive alignment within a matrix-based global organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PA or ANRP) OR Bachelor's Degree in life sciences and 5+ years of experience in clinical sciences OR Master's Degree in life sciences and 3+ years of experience in clinical sciences
  • Experience with protocol development
  • Experience with clinical data review
  • Experience with medical monitoring support
  • Experience with cross-functional drug development teams
  • Strong understanding of autoimmune diseases, including biology, pathophysiology, and treatment paradigms for immune-mediated diseases
  • Ability to interpret efficacy, safety, biomarker, and patient-reported outcome data
  • Experience conducting medical review of clinical trial data and contributing to safety and efficacy assessments
  • Ability to translate scientific findings into actionable insights
  • Scientific curiosity and commitment to staying current with immunology research and emerging treatment approaches
  • Required skills: Adaptability, Clinical Data, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, ICH GCP Guidelines, Protocol Development, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Alignment, Strategic Thinking, Study Design
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only
  • No visa sponsorship
  • Regular employee status
  • 10% travel
  • First-shift/day schedule

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
  • 10% travel allowance/requirement