Clinical Research Director, Respiratory & Cardio Trials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to lead planning and direction of clinical research in Cardiovascular and Respiratory therapies. The role involves medical oversight of trials, collaboration across internal teams and external investigators, and strategic contributions to safety, efficacy, and regulatory decisions.

Education requirements include MD or MD/PhD with a strong record in clinical medicine and biomedical research.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required.
• Experience in industry or senior academic faculty preferred.
• Demonstrated scientific scholarship and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan clinical trials based on the development strategy and collaborate on operational plans.
• Provide medical oversight and conduct of trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety, efficacy and regulatory decisions.
• Engage with cross-functional teams for study execution and external collaborations.
• Travel about 20% of the time to manage clinical research projects.

Skills

Cardiology

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Early Clinical Development

Intellectual Curiosity

Pulmonology

Education

MD or MD./PhD.

Job description

Merck is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to lead planning and direction of clinical research in Cardiovascular and Respiratory therapies. The role involves medical oversight of trials, collaboration across internal teams and external investigators, and strategic contributions to safety, efficacy, and regulatory decisions.

Education requirements include MD or MD/PhD with a strong record in clinical medicine and biomedical research.