Associate Director, Clinical Scientist — Immunology

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Scientist to provide scientific leadership across multiple studies and development programs, guiding study design, interpretation, and insights.

You will partner with Clinical Directors, Medical Monitors, Data Management, and Regulatory colleagues to ensure quality, strategy, and strong scientific integrity across indications. This role requires advanced biomedical training and 2+ years of clinical science experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 2+ years of clinical science experience
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of clinical science experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of clinical science experience
• Experience with protocol development and clinical data review
• Familiarity with autoimmune diseases and immunology

Responsibilities

• Lead as the Clinical Scientist across multiple studies, from planning to reporting
• Develop clinical protocols and informed consent forms for studies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align study objectives
• Monitor safety signals and data quality through reviews
• Translate evidence into development strategy and reports

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Clinical Data Review

Study Design

Data Management

Regulatory Compliance

Biostatistics

Strategic Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Medical Monitoring

Safety Evaluation

Communication

Protocol Development

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences/medical field (PharmD/PhD/MD/DO/PA/ANRP)

Master’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Scientist to provide scientific leadership across multiple studies and development programs, guiding study design, interpretation, and insights.

You will partner with Clinical Directors, Medical Monitors, Data Management, and Regulatory colleagues to ensure quality, strategy, and strong scientific integrity across indications. This role requires advanced biomedical training and 2+ years of clinical science experience.