Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Immunology

Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts

Job Location:

Boston - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 255200 - 401700

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Description

Translational Medicine at our Research Division is responsible for early clinical development of novel therapeutics working in close collaboration with Discovery Sciences and late-stage Clinical Research. We work with all therapeutic areas within our Research Division. We are seeking a highly qualified individual for a position in our group. Candidates must have a strong background in basic and/or clinical translational research and a desire to work collaboratively across different therapeutic areas.

Translational Medicine is specifically responsible for:

Contributing to the identification of novel targets by partnering with discovery research teams to bring a clinical perspective into the earliest stages of target identification and validation and executing clinical studies to evaluate the relevance of potential targets to human disease in order to justify investment in full development that can be bridged into full development
Development of biomarker strategies through cross-functional teams that provide line-of-sight from First-in-Human studies through clinical Proof-of-Concept; this includes Experimental Medicine studies to establish and/or validate biomarker platforms
Leadership of the early clinical development strategy for novel therapy programs from Preclinical Candidate approval through Clinical Pharmacology testing (Phase 1) and clinical Proof-of-Concept (Phase 2)
Development and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies to support later stages of development from Proof-of-Concept (Phase 2) through worldwide marketing application
Success depends on the integrity knowledge imagination creativity skill diversity and teamwork of the people in the group. To this end we strive to create an environment of mutual respect encouragement and teamwork. As part of the global team you will collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues in Translational Medicine as well as Discovery Sciences and late-stage Clinical Research while developing and expanding your career.

Primary responsibilities for the Principal Scientist include the following:

Key member of an early development team providing leadership in designing and executing early clinical development strategy
Development and execution of early clinical strategy for novel therapeutics including authoring initial clinical and biomarker plans for Lead Optimization programs early clinical development plans for Preclinical Candidate molecules and clinical pharmacology studies for programs in Phases I through IV of development
Development and execution of studies to validate clinical platforms utilizing established and novel biomarkers including imaging electrophysiological and behavioral responses to interrogate biological activity in humans
Provide clinical expertise for identification and validation of novel targets including the design of preclinical and/or clinical pharmacology experiments to validate targets and/or pathways
Safe and timely execution of Phase I studies; close collaboration with internal and external clinical study support staff and scientists (including discovery research biostatistics drug metabolism modeling and simulation regulatory affairs and global clinical trials operations)
Provide clinical pharmacology support for programs through the worldwide marketing application filing including supportive registration documents and presentations
Provide clear timely communication and interpretation of study results to therapeutic area governance functional area experts and development review committees
Contribute to assessment of internal and external opportunities identified by Business Development and Licensing
Interface broadly with key functions including Discovery Sciences Preclinical Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Sciences Toxicology Translational Biomarkers Translational Medicine Operations Drug Metabolism/Modeling & Simulation Regulatory Affairs and late-stage Clinical Research throughout research sites around the world

Education:

MD/PhD or MD

Required:

Proven track record in clinical medicine or clinical research and background in biomedical research
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement; the particular clinical or scientific background is less important than having a track record of excellence and a willingness to work collaboratively across different therapeutic areas
Strong interpersonal writing and presentation skills as well as the ability to function in a team environment are essential
Clinical Board Certification preferred
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication preferably with experience in the area of basic or translational research and experience with early clinical development and patient care

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The salary range for this role is

$255200.00 - $401700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

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Academic Presentations Allergy and Immunology Clinical Development Clinical Investigations Clinical Judgment Clinical Medicine Clinical Research Clinical Research Trials Clinical Studies Clinical Testing Clinical Trial Planning Clinical Trial Support Cross-Functional Teamwork Early Clinical Development Ethical Standards Intellectual Curiosity Leadership Medical Research Medical Training Scientific Research Translational Research

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09/26/2025

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Job DescriptionTranslational Medicine at our Research Division is responsible for early clinical development of novel therapeutics working in close collaboration with Discovery Sciences and late-stage Clinical Research. We work with all therapeutic areas within our Research Division. We are seeking ...