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MSD

Senior Principal Scientist – Clinical Research, Breast Cancer

MSD

. Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work for early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $282,200 - $444,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Development and Drug Development, with a strong focus on Breast Cancer and Clinical Trials. Proven ability to analyze clinical findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive research and development efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical DevelopmentBreast CancerClinical TrialsOncology ResearchClinical Judgment

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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchDrug DevelopmentClinical MedicineBiomedical ResearchScientific Scholarship
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
M.D.Board Certified in Oncology
Industry Keywords
Investigational New DrugClinical Study ReportsTranslational WorkOperational PlansScientific Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work for 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, or 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
  • Assist the Senior/Executive Director in communicating study progress and scientific opinions
  • Maintain awareness of scientific developments and research methodologies
  • Identify strong investigators for drug development
  • Establish communications with prominent clinical investigators
  • Attend scientific meetings
  • Author development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers
  • Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world
  • Travel on company business to manage clinical research projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
  • Experience in industry or senior faculty in academia
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia
  • Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
  • Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment
  • Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology) preferred
  • Prior specific experience in breast cancer clinical research and prior publication preferred
  • Required skills: Breast Cancer, Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Oncology Research
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only
  • Visa sponsorship: No
  • Travel approximately 20–25% of the time
  • Valid driving license: No

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