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R&D Oncology Clinical Science Clinical Research Sr. Scientist

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R&D Oncology Clinical Science Clinical Research Sr. Scientist

full-timePosted: Nov 25, 2025

Job Description

Categories: Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Clinical Research, R&D

Job Description

【募集メッセージ】
オンコロジークリニカルサイエンス(OCS)では、がん治療を変えうる画期的な新薬の世界同時開発を様々な部署と連携して進めています。会社の重点領域の1つであるオンコロジー領域において、開発プロジェクトへの貢献を通じた様々な経験の中で、専門知識の習得、サイエンスレベルやコミュニケーションスキルの向上、論理的思考力の強化など、人財のさらなる成長を図っていきます。Oncology Clinical Science部のVisionとして「様々な知恵と経験を結びつけてOncology Clinical Science One Teamとしての新たな価値を創造し、Oncology開発チームの要としてステークホルダーに貢献できる存在となること」を掲げています。臨床試験の成功に向けた重要な任務を担うとても「やりがい」のある役割ですし、社員同士が気軽に相談・協力しやすい環境も整っています。是非、積極的なチャレンジをお待ちしています。

 

【期待される役割】
開発責任者(Japan Clinical Director)をはじめとする開発関連部門(米国本社を含む)と連携し、臨床試験チームの主要メンバーとして臨床試験を遂行し、当局との開発戦略の相談や承認申請の業務の一部を担う。

【業務内容】

  • 開発戦略策定の補佐 (早期及び後期開発計画書への日本の臨床試験計画のインプット)

  • 開発戦略に基づいた機構相談の立案や資料作成のサポート、及び照会事項に対する回答作成

  • 治験実施計画書の立案及び翻訳・作成

   o ローカル試験(試験骨子から作成)

   o グローバル試験(主に翻訳):米国本社との日本固有の要件等に関する交渉を含む

  • 同意説明文書(会社案)の作成

  • 治験実施計画書に関連する資料(症例報告書、関連手順書等)の作成サポート及びレビュー

  • 治験届(CTN)の添付書類作成とPMDAからの照会事項対応

  • 症例の適格性確認、治験データに対するメディカルモニタリング、重篤な副作用(SAE)対応

  • 治験総括報告書及び承認申請資料(CTD)臨床パートの作成 (メディカルライターと協働)及びレビュー

  • 承認申請後の照会事項に対する回答作成、適合性調査対応

  • 学会発表、論文作成及びそれらのサポート

【必須条件(望ましい条件)】

  • 医薬品臨床開発業務の経験(3年以上のオンコロジー経験あれば尚可)

  • 治験実施計画書の作成経験

  • 社内(国内・外)関連部門及び外部専門医との密接な協働作業のためのコミュニケーションスキル

  • 英語力(TOEICスコア730点以上目安)

Required Skills:

Clinical Sciences, Communication, English Language, ICH GCP Guidelines, Protocol Development, Translations

Preferred Skills:

Clinical Study Design, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trial Planning, Informed Consent, Oncology, Oncology Trials, Strategy Plan

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

03/31/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Locations

  • Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

94,500 - 143,000 USD / yearly

Source: AI Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Clinical Sciencesintermediate
  • Communicationintermediate
  • English Languageintermediate
  • ICH GCP Guidelinesintermediate
  • Protocol Developmentintermediate
  • Oncologyintermediate
  • Clinical Study Reportsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Pharmaceutical clinical development experience (3+ years in oncology preferred) (experience)
  • Clinical trial protocol development experience (experience)
  • English proficiency (TOEIC 730+ equivalent) (experience)
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional and external collaboration (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in development strategy formulation (input to early and late-stage development plans)
  • Support preparation for regulatory consultations (PMDA) including materials and responses
  • Develop and translate clinical trial protocols (local and global trials)
  • Prepare informed consent documents and related trial materials
  • Conduct medical monitoring, SAE management, and patient eligibility confirmation
  • Prepare clinical study reports, CTD clinical sections, and post-approval responses

Benefits

  • Professional Development: Opportunities for expertise growth, science level improvement, communication skills enhancement, and logical thinking development
  • Career Growth: Contribution to high-impact oncology projects with global development team collaboration
  • Work Environment: Supportive team culture with easy consultation and cooperation among colleagues
  • Challenging Role: Meaningful responsibilities in clinical trial success contributing to innovative cancer treatments

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R&D Oncology Clinical Science Clinical Research Sr. Scientist

MSD

R&D Oncology Clinical Science Clinical Research Sr. Scientist

full-timePosted: Nov 25, 2025

Job Description

Categories: Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Clinical Research, R&D

Job Description

【募集メッセージ】
オンコロジークリニカルサイエンス(OCS)では、がん治療を変えうる画期的な新薬の世界同時開発を様々な部署と連携して進めています。会社の重点領域の1つであるオンコロジー領域において、開発プロジェクトへの貢献を通じた様々な経験の中で、専門知識の習得、サイエンスレベルやコミュニケーションスキルの向上、論理的思考力の強化など、人財のさらなる成長を図っていきます。Oncology Clinical Science部のVisionとして「様々な知恵と経験を結びつけてOncology Clinical Science One Teamとしての新たな価値を創造し、Oncology開発チームの要としてステークホルダーに貢献できる存在となること」を掲げています。臨床試験の成功に向けた重要な任務を担うとても「やりがい」のある役割ですし、社員同士が気軽に相談・協力しやすい環境も整っています。是非、積極的なチャレンジをお待ちしています。

 

【期待される役割】
開発責任者(Japan Clinical Director)をはじめとする開発関連部門(米国本社を含む)と連携し、臨床試験チームの主要メンバーとして臨床試験を遂行し、当局との開発戦略の相談や承認申請の業務の一部を担う。

【業務内容】

  • 開発戦略策定の補佐 (早期及び後期開発計画書への日本の臨床試験計画のインプット)

  • 開発戦略に基づいた機構相談の立案や資料作成のサポート、及び照会事項に対する回答作成

  • 治験実施計画書の立案及び翻訳・作成

   o ローカル試験(試験骨子から作成)

   o グローバル試験(主に翻訳):米国本社との日本固有の要件等に関する交渉を含む

  • 同意説明文書(会社案)の作成

  • 治験実施計画書に関連する資料(症例報告書、関連手順書等)の作成サポート及びレビュー

  • 治験届(CTN)の添付書類作成とPMDAからの照会事項対応

  • 症例の適格性確認、治験データに対するメディカルモニタリング、重篤な副作用(SAE)対応

  • 治験総括報告書及び承認申請資料(CTD)臨床パートの作成 (メディカルライターと協働)及びレビュー

  • 承認申請後の照会事項に対する回答作成、適合性調査対応

  • 学会発表、論文作成及びそれらのサポート

【必須条件(望ましい条件)】

  • 医薬品臨床開発業務の経験(3年以上のオンコロジー経験あれば尚可)

  • 治験実施計画書の作成経験

  • 社内(国内・外)関連部門及び外部専門医との密接な協働作業のためのコミュニケーションスキル

  • 英語力(TOEICスコア730点以上目安)

Required Skills:

Clinical Sciences, Communication, English Language, ICH GCP Guidelines, Protocol Development, Translations

Preferred Skills:

Clinical Study Design, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trial Planning, Informed Consent, Oncology, Oncology Trials, Strategy Plan

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

03/31/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Locations

  • Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

94,500 - 143,000 USD / yearly

Source: AI Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Clinical Sciencesintermediate
  • Communicationintermediate
  • English Languageintermediate
  • ICH GCP Guidelinesintermediate
  • Protocol Developmentintermediate
  • Oncologyintermediate
  • Clinical Study Reportsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Pharmaceutical clinical development experience (3+ years in oncology preferred) (experience)
  • Clinical trial protocol development experience (experience)
  • English proficiency (TOEIC 730+ equivalent) (experience)
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional and external collaboration (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in development strategy formulation (input to early and late-stage development plans)
  • Support preparation for regulatory consultations (PMDA) including materials and responses
  • Develop and translate clinical trial protocols (local and global trials)
  • Prepare informed consent documents and related trial materials
  • Conduct medical monitoring, SAE management, and patient eligibility confirmation
  • Prepare clinical study reports, CTD clinical sections, and post-approval responses

Benefits

  • Professional Development: Opportunities for expertise growth, science level improvement, communication skills enhancement, and logical thinking development
  • Career Growth: Contribution to high-impact oncology projects with global development team collaboration
  • Work Environment: Supportive team culture with easy consultation and cooperation among colleagues
  • Challenging Role: Meaningful responsibilities in clinical trial success contributing to innovative cancer treatments

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