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- Employees 68000
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- Revenue (FY2025) $65.01B
- Net income $18.25B
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MSD
MSD is hiring a Clinical Director, Clinical Research in Hematology at our Rahway, Union County location. In this full-time principal scientist role, you will lead clinical research strategy and execution across our oncology programs, directing development activities from preclinical investigation through post-market evaluation.
About the Role
The Clinical Director, Clinical Research position provides principal-level scientific leadership for hematology and oncology clinical development. You will oversee the planning and execution of clinical research programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, scientific rigor, and strategic advancement across all phases of development for both investigational and marketed medicines.
What You'll Do
- Plan and direct clinical research activities across the hematology and oncology therapeutic areas
- Lead the scientific strategy for clinical trials spanning preclinical through post-licensure phases
- Provide clinical expertise in trial design, implementation, and data analysis
- Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal and external research partners
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, GCP standards, and company protocols
- Oversee clinical trial safety monitoring, data integrity, and program governance
- Contribute to regulatory filings and scientific communications
What We're Looking For
- MD, DO, or PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline
- Extensive experience in hematology and/or oncology clinical research
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design and regulatory pathways
- Proven leadership in managing scientific teams and complex development programs
- Knowledge of GCP guidelines and pharmaceutical development standards
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience in an industry or academic research setting
About MSD
MSD is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering medicines that address serious diseases. Our oncology pipeline includes innovative therapies for hematologic malignancies and related conditions.
How to Apply
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New Jersey is a state located in both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Located at the geographic hub of the heavily urbanized Northeast megalopolis, it is bordered to the northwest, north, and northeast by New York State; on its east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on its west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on its southwest by Delaware Bay a
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