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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

R&D Oncology Clinical Science – Clinical Research Senior Scientist

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in pharmaceutical clinical development; at least three years of oncology experience is preferred.
  • Experience developing clinical trial protocols.
  • Communication skills to collaborate closely with domestic and international internal teams and external medical specialists.
  • English proficiency, with a TOEIC score of approximately 730 or higher.

Responsibilities

  • Support development strategy planning by providing input on Japanese clinical trial plans for early- and late-stage development plans.
  • Support planning consultations with regulatory authorities based on development strategy, prepare related materials, and draft responses to inquiries.
  • Plan, translate, and prepare clinical trial protocols for local studies, starting from the study outline, and primarily translate global study protocols, including negotiating Japan-specific requirements with the U.S. headquarters.
  • Prepare company-drafted informed consent documents.
  • Support preparation and review of materials related to clinical trial protocols, including case report forms and related procedures.
  • Prepare attachments for clinical trial notifications and respond to inquiries from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency.
  • Confirm patient eligibility, conduct medical monitoring of clinical trial data, and handle serious adverse events.
  • Prepare and review clinical sections of clinical study reports and regulatory submission documents in collaboration with medical writers.
  • Draft responses to inquiries after regulatory submissions and support compliance inspections.
  • Present at academic conferences, prepare manuscripts, and support these activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least three years of oncology experience.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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