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MSD

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Gastrointestinal Oncology

MSD

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $282,200 - $444,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full clinical development cycle for Oncology medicines, including study design, regulatory reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Possesses strong communication skills and a proven track record in clinical research and drug development.

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Clinical DevelopmentOncology TrialsClinical TrialsDrug DevelopmentCancer Research

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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchStudy DesignRegulatory ReportingData AnalysisInvestigational New Drug ApplicationsClinical Study ReportsTranslational ResearchPublication WritingClinical Trial MonitoringDevelopment Strategy
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
M.D.M.D./Ph.D.Board Certified in Oncology
Industry Keywords
Biomedical ResearchClinical MedicineScientific ScholarshipDrug DevelopmentOncology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan and direct clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines
  • Manage the full clinical development cycle, 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
  • Supervise Clinical Scientists in executing clinical studies
  • Collaborate with commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing experts
  • Assist Senior/Executive Director in communicating study progress and relevant scientific opinions
  • Maintain awareness of scientific developments and research methodologies
  • Identify strong investigators and 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 approximately 20–25% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
  • Experience in industry or as 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
  • Background in biomedical research
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (preferred)
  • Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication (preferred)
  • Required skills: Cancer Research, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Oncology Trials
  • Visa sponsorship available

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
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Domestic relocation