Merck
Principal Scientist, Early Clinical Development, Respiratory Therapeutic Area
USA - Massachusetts - Boston (MA Parcel B Laboratory) · Principal · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$260k-$410kDetected 67 days ago
HRISClinical TrialsClinical ResearchPharmacologyFDA RegulatoryResearchAnimal StudiesLeadershipCollaborationPublic SpeakingBiostatisticsRegulatory Affairs
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About the role
- We have an exciting opportunity for a physician-scientist to join our group as a Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) in Translational Medicine/Early Clinical Development in the Respiratory Therapeutic Area based in the US (Boston, MA).
- Translational Medicine at our Research Division is responsible for early clinical development of novel therapeutics, working in close collaboration with our discovery scientists and late-stage clinical researchers.
- The Respiratory Therapeutic Area specifically focuses on development in the respiratory system, including diseases of the airways, parenchyma, and pulmonary vasculature.
Responsibilities
- Providing early phase/clinical pharmacology support for programs through the regulatory filing process including preparation of supportive documents and presentations
- Development and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies to support later stages of development through to worldwide regulatory applications.
Nice to have
- Experience as an academic faculty member is preferred.
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
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Company info
- We are seeking a highly qualified individual for a position in our group.
- Candidates should have a strong background in basic, translational, and/or clinical research and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization between departments and therapeutic areas as part of a global team.
- Working broadly with key functions across the company at research sites around the world.
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