# Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Breast Cancer

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ae2fbf21-ed93-47fe-b8fa-acac7f48d35d

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Rahway, NJ
- Salary: 282200 – 444200 USD per year

## Summary

A senior oncology research leader will oversee the full lifecycle of breast cancer clinical trials and drug development programs, from early-stage design through post-market studies. This role suits experienced physicians or PhDs with substantial industry background who can manage complex research portfolios, work across cross-functional teams, and maintain deep scientific expertise in oncology.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Strategic Planning

## Required

- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
- Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience
- Minimum 3 years industry experience in drug development or biomedical research in academia
- Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
- Proven track record in clinical medicine and biomedical research background
- Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills

## Nice to have

- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology and/or Hematology
- Prior specific experience in clinical research
- Prior publication record

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---New-Jersey---Rahway/Senior-Principal-Scientist--Clinical-Research--Breast-Cancer_R398990