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Senior Scientist, Clinical Research

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: MSD Malaysia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Clinical Research, Medical Science
  • Research/Development
    Clinical Research, Medical Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 117000 - 184200 USD Yearly USD 117000.00 184200.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Job Description
** The Early Clinical Scientist (ECS) coordinates the design, planning and execution of early phase clinical trials with the Clinical Director, and internal/external team members.  Oversees trials within and/or across program(s)/therapeutic areas and ensures excellence in execution/compliance to support study objectives and data validity. Manages internal/external team performance to achieve project objectives and resolves project performance issues if they arise.
Ensures appropriate clinical safety assessment and risk management of compounds. Conducts real-time oversight of ongoing trials to identify and mitigate patient, study design, data or study conduct issues.  Reviews and interprets clinical trial data.  May conduct on-site study monitoring, including site training & supervision of complex, novel endpoint/biomarker collection processes.  Applies thorough knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements for clinical development.
Represents Early-Stage Development on cross-functional teams to develop and/or improve internal job aids/SOP/clinical development procedures.  Identifies and communicates best practices within the organization.  Promotes departmental adaptation of new procedures.

** Technical Writing & Communications
** Co-authors clinical sections of protocols, clinical investigator brochures, clinical study reports, Worldwide Marketing Application/Common Technical Document (WMA/CTD) subsections, and regulatory agency update and safety reports, as well as clinical development plans, publications, and abstracts. Ensures documents are completed in accordance with applicable standards.  Develops study operational documents with input from team members (e.g. site monitoring plan, study operations manual, informed consent, etc.).
** Project Management
** Manages trial and program projects including team activities (i.e. meetings, document/collaborative workspace management, etc.), provides risk assessment and contingency planning, under accelerated timelines.  Familiar with early drug development processes, building knowledge and skills to effectively manage additional processes/procedures.

** Education Minimum Requirement:
*** Bachelor’s degree and ≥6 years related  experience, OR Master’s degree and ≥4 years related experience, OR PhD or doctorate with ≥2 years related  experience. Degree in Life Sciences ( e.g., knowledge of clinical trial management and trial execution; clinical site training/monitoring; medical and regulatory writing)
** Required

Experience and Skills:

*** Understanding of clinical research development process from program planning to regulatory submission
* Able to quickly develop a working scientific knowledge of different therapeutic areas
* Ability to manage complex operations and projects under accelerated timelines
* Scientific, medical and/or safety writing and reporting (at least one is required)
* Ability to partner effectively with internal and external teams to achieve results
* Strong team collaboration, leadership, communication (written & verbal), issue identification and resolution skills
* Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements
** Preferred

Experience and Skills:

*** Global Phase I subject and patient trials, safety reporting, and regulatory WMA submission experience a plus.
* Experience managing Immunology trials with an ability to think outside of the box, explore novel ways of working and comfortably navigate ambiguity to drive results also a plus.
*
* Required Skills:

** Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Safety, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Analysis, Communication, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Drug Safety Surveillance, Ethical Compliance, Ethical Standards, ICH GCP Guidelines, Medical Writing, Multiple Therapeutic Areas, New Technology Integration, Project Management, Protocol Development, Regulatory Submissions, Risk Assessments, Scientific Research {+ 1 more}
** Preferred

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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