Hybrid Senior Scientist, Clinical Research Operations – Ophthalmology

at MSD

• Job title: Senior Scientist, Clinical Research Operations – Ophthalmology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $117,000 - $184,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Google Cloud Platform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rahway, United States

About the role

• Lead clinical execution of trials for a global healthcare company. Oversee study protocol adherence and collaborate with cross-functional teams in clinical research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading specific aspects of clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s).
• Serving as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.
• Leading medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaborations with the Clinical Director.
• Collaborating cross-functionally in the development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents / amendments);
• Partners with the Study Manager on study deliverables.
• Ensuring CRF design supports data collection in alignment with the protocol in collaboration with Data Management/Programming.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to monitor clinical data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
• Providing tactical/scientific mentorship to other clinical scientists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree +5 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR Master’s Degree +3 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR PhD/PharmD Degree in life sciences, preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience required.
• Solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions
• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company.
• Role requires a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership in driving toward study goals.
• Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division.
• Applying leadership skills to processes, leading meetings, and influencing peers in a matrix environment.
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
• Build team capabilities through proactive coaching.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days