Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology

Merck; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to plan and direct clinical research in Oncology, Hematology. The role spans pre-clinical to post-licensure stages with responsibility for study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.

The successful candidate will oversee trials, engage cross-functionally, and maintain leadership in scientific advances. Remote work is available; travel and incentives apply.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD is required.
• Industry experience in drug development or biomedical research is preferred.
• Strong publication record and scientific scholarship are expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct clinical trials across development stages.
• Provide medical oversight of ongoing or new trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Summarize findings to support safety, efficacy, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing.

Skills

Academic Presentations

Adaptability

Biomedical Research

Clinical Investigations

Clinical Judgment

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Planning

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Ethical Standards

Intellectual Curiosity

New Technology Integration

Regulatory Requirements

Scientific Consulting

Education

M.D or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area, specifically in our Hematology Section. Our company's Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Clinical Director may manage the entire cycle of clinical development for their assigned studies including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.

Role Responsibilities

Specifically, the Clinical Director may be responsible for

• Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy.
• Medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication.
• Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds.
• Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities.

The Clinical Director may

• Actively engage with other functional areas in support of study execution.
• Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects.
• Assist the team in ensuring that other colleagues are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs.
• Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility.

The Clinical Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by

• Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies.
• Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs.
• Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in his/her particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our company's drugs.
• Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility.

To accomplish these goals, the Clinical Director may

• Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world.
• Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.

Education

• M.D or M.D./Ph.D.

Required Experience and Skills

• Must have experience in industry or senior faculty in academia.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia.
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology or related discipline.
• Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication.

Required Skills

Academic Presentations, Adaptability, Allergy and Immunology, Biomedical Research, Clinical Investigations, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trial Support, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Ethical Standards, Intellectual Curiosity, New Technology Integration, Regulatory Requirements, Scientific Consulting

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

Requisition ID

R398109

The salary range for this role is

$255,800.00 - $402,700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.