Cardiovascular Translational Medicine Director

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the United States is seeking a Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) within Translational Medicine to lead early clinical development for cardiovascular programs, partnering with Discovery Sciences and late‑stage Clinical Research to advance novel therapeutics toward clinical proof‑of‑concept.

Candidates must hold MD or MD/PhD, demonstrate a strong translational research track record with publications, and show excellence in teamwork, writing, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in clinical medicine or clinical research.
• Publications or presentations demonstrating scholarship.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead early clinical development strategy for novel therapeutics (Phase I–IV).
• Develop and execute clinical pharmacology and biomarker plans.
• Identify and validate novel targets with translational study designs.
• Collaborate across Discovery Sciences, Preclinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Research.
• Ensure safe and timely execution of early-stage studies and communication of results.

Skills

Cardiology

Cardiovascular Medicine

Clinical Trials

Nephrology

Scientific Research

Translational Medicine

Translational Research

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck in the United States is seeking a Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) within Translational Medicine to lead early clinical development for cardiovascular programs, partnering with Discovery Sciences and late‑stage Clinical Research to advance novel therapeutics toward clinical proof‑of‑concept.

Candidates must hold MD or MD/PhD, demonstrate a strong translational research track record with publications, and show excellence in teamwork, writing, and presentation.