Cardiovascular Translational Medicine Director

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) to lead early cardiovascular development and translational strategies. You will drive biomarker planning, validate platforms, and collaborate across Discovery Sciences and Clinical Research to accelerate clinical programs.

Strong translational research background and excellent communication are required. The role offers a hybrid work model and global teamwork to advance therapeutic innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in clinical medicine or clinical research with biomedical background.
• Scholarly achievements through publications or presentations and collaborative mindset.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and presentation skills essential for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead early development strategy for novel therapeutics from Preclinical to Phase II/III.
• Author initial clinical and biomarker plans for Lead Optimization and early programs.
• Design studies to validate clinical platforms using biomarkers and imaging.
• Provide clinical pharmacology input for later development and global submissions.
• Communicate results clearly to governance bodies and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Discovery Sciences, Pharmacology, Regulatory, and Clinical Operations.

Skills

Cardiology

Cardiovascular Medicine

Clinical Trials

Nephrology

Scientific Research

Translational Medicine

Translational Research

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) to lead early cardiovascular development and translational strategies. You will drive biomarker planning, validate platforms, and collaborate across Discovery Sciences and Clinical Research to accelerate clinical programs.

Strong translational research background and excellent communication are required. The role offers a hybrid work model and global teamwork to advance therapeutic innovation.