Atherosclerosis Clinical Science Director

Merck & Co.

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 390,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science (Atherosclerosis) in the United States.

This role provides strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets, applying deep therapeutic expertise to guide development planning and standardize scientific practices across the portfolio. The role requires collaboration with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety, Translational Medicine, Medical Affairs, and other partners, and may involve

Qualifications

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD/PharmD) or equivalent with 8+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience.
Master's degree in life sciences with 12+ years of experience or Bachelor's with 15+ years in pharmaceutical/clinical development.
Experience providing Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets; deep therapeutic area expertise in atherosclerosis.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the disease area, including multiple studies, programs, and assets.
Contribute to disease area strategy by providing Clinical Science input on development opportunities, scientific considerations, portfolio risks, and data implications.
Lead standardization of Clinical Science approaches and promote consistency across studies and programs.
Guide interpretation of clinical data to support trends, opportunities, risks, and program implications.
Collaborate with regulatory affairs, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, Translational Medicine, Medical Affairs and other functions.
Lead and develop Clinical Scientists in a matrix environment; foster accountability and continuous improvement.