Senior Scientist, Clinical Research

Merck
📍 West Point, PA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

**Job Description**

The Early Clinical Scientist (ECS) coordinates the design, planning and execution of early phase clinical trials with the Clinical Director, and internal/external team members. Oversees trials within and/or across program(s)/therapeutic areas and ensures excellence in execution/compliance to support study objectives and data validity. Manages internal/external team performance to achieve project objectives and resolves project performance issues if they arise.

Ensures appropriate clinical safety assessment and risk management of compounds. Conducts real-time oversight of ongoing trials to identify and mitigate patient, study design, data or study conduct issues. Reviews and interprets clinical trial data. May conduct on-site study monitoring, including site training & supervision of complex, novel endpoint/biomarker collection processes. Applies thorough knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements for clinical development.
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Job Details

  • Location West Point, PA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 02, 2026