Clinical Director, Translational Neuroscience

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a physician-scientist to join Translational Medicine/Early Clinical Development in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area based in the US. The role focuses on leading early clinical development programs, integrating basic, translational, and clinical research, and driving biomarker and pharmacology studies to support regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate has an MD or MD/PhD with a strong publication record, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a proven ability to lead

Qualifications

• Experience in biomedical research with a track record of publications.
• Doctoral degree: MD or MD/PhD (or international equivalent) required.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills; ability to work collaboratively across therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to advance early clinical development from preclinical to Phase 1/2.
• Design and execute early clinical pharmacology studies and biomarker strategies.
• Collaborate with discovery sciences, pharmacology, toxicology, regulatory, and clinical operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical research

Interpersonal skills

Writing & presenting

Education

MD/PhD

Job description

Merck seeks a physician-scientist to join Translational Medicine/Early Clinical Development in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area based in the US. The role focuses on leading early clinical development programs, integrating basic, translational, and clinical research, and driving biomarker and pharmacology studies to support regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate has an MD or MD/PhD with a strong publication record, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a proven ability to lead