Associate Principal Scientist, Oncology

2 weeks ago


North Wales, United States Merck Sharp & Dohme Full time

**Description**: The Associate Principal Scientist, Oncology Publications Medical Writing, works with scientists in our company's Research Labs and external investigators to write or facilitate the writing of timely, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference abstracts, and posters/oral presentations that report results from our company's oncology clinical trial program, as well as select early-stage development projects and other our Research & Development Division science. The Associate Principal Scientist is expected to collaborate with our Research & Development Division colleagues from Global Clinical Development, Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences, the Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence, Global Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs, and Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety to identify key issues for publications, define hypotheses and sources of data, and review data analysis plans.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Be intimately familiar with science and literature and develop and maintain an awareness of key data and insights within assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to convey our Research & Development Division data effectively and appropriately in peer-reviewed publications
- Be knowledgeable and conversant with most complex issues/questions in assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to support discussions with our Research & Development Division colleagues and external investigators and thought leaders at a peer level
- Prepare manuscripts and congress abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) in a manner compliant with company policies and industry standards
- Collaborate with the Publication Manager and members of the Publication Team(s) for assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to develop the Publications Strategy Plan and Scientific Communication Platform
- Review and critique publication drafts produced by contracted publication agency partners within assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to ensure quality and consistency (as needed)
- Ensure that information for assigned projects is entered in all relevant databases and repositories, including iEnvision, in an accurate and timely manner
- Present and defend data at scientific forums and participate in Company-organized meetings, domestic and international (as needed)

**Educational Qualifications**
- MD, PhD, or equivalent in the biological sciences, biostatistics or epidemiology and a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience (biopharmaceutical company and/or communications agency) in scientific writing of peer-reviewed publications or BS/MS and a minimum of 12 years’ experience in scientific writing of peer-reviewed publications

**Required Experience and Skills**
- Strong writing skills and competence in biomedical research
- Oncology clinical trial publications experience (immuno-oncology experience strongly preferred)
- Understanding of clinical research methodology, biostatistics, and clinical pharmacology
- Familiarity with methods of data display
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

**NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS**

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

**Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.**

**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only**:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, se



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