Clinical Immunology Director & Trials Strategy Lead

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to lead strategic planning and execution of clinical research for immunology investigational compounds, with a focus on late-stage development. You will oversee trial design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory filings, and publications.

The role involves supervising Clinical Scientists, collaborating with regulatory, statistics, and manufacturing teams, and traveling up to 25% to drive programs forward in a global

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical and/or development experience.
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Prior experience in design and execution of phase 2 or 3 clinical trials in rheumatologic diseases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct clinical research activities for immunology compounds.
• Develop clinical development strategies and plan trials based on those strategies.
• Monitor ongoing trials and analyze findings for safety and efficacy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory, statistics, and manufacturing.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Planning

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Immunology

Rheumatology

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD

Job description

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to lead strategic planning and execution of clinical research for immunology investigational compounds, with a focus on late-stage development. You will oversee trial design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory filings, and publications.

The role involves supervising Clinical Scientists, collaborating with regulatory, statistics, and manufacturing teams, and traveling up to 25% to drive programs forward in a global