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Merck

Senior Clinical Scientist, Infectious Disease/Vaccines (PA/NJ)

Spring House, PA

Job Description

Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.

The Clinical Sciences & Study Management (CSSM) department is building the world's best R&D team for new medicines and vaccines-and you can help make us even better.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the clinical/scientific execution of the clinical protocol
  • Accountable for the scientific aspects of the implementation and conduct of a clinical trial (e.g., investigator meeting presentations, safety and medical monitoring)
  • May serve as the CSSM scientific representative on the clinical trial team (CTT)
  • May work closely with the Medical Writer on clinical/scientific and regulatory documents and the Study Manager on study deliverables
  • May provide tactical/scientific guidance to other clinical scientists

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Education Minimum Requirements
  • Degree in the Life Sciences or significant experience in clinical development eleven(11) years
  • Bachelor degree with seven (7+) years'; or MS with 5+ years'; or PhD with two (2) years' relevant career experience.

Required Experience & Skills
  • Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development
  • Excellent verbal (including presentation) and written communication, computer/database management and project management skills

*Must be commutable to either Upper Gwynedd, PA or Rahway, NJ sites.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are ...
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for ...
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Telecommuting
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:
6
Requisition ID:R65487

Job ID: Merck-MERCUSR65487ENUS
Employment Type: Other

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