Director, Clinical Research, Obesity

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 256,000 - 403,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Director (Principal Scientist) to lead clinical development in the Metabolism area, focusing on obesity and related disorders.

You will oversee study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication across late-stage programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong leadership, industry or academia experience, and travel about 20% of the time.

Qualifications

Must have experience in industry or academia.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical medicine.
Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research in academia.
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Board Certified or Eligible in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Cardiology, Nephrology or related discipline.
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication.

Responsibilities

Plan clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on development strategies.
Monitor and manage ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety and efficacy decisions and regulatory filings.
Collaborate with internal and external teams for development of new compounds and study of marketed drugs.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Planning

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Liver Diseases

Obesity

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Job Description

The Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Metabolism section of the Atherosclerosis & Metabolism therapeutic area, with a focus on obesity and obesity-related disorders. Our company's Atherosclerosis & Metabolism medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Director will manage the entire cycle of clinical development for late-stage studies, including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.

Specifically, The Director Will Be Responsible For

Planning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategies
Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs;
Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication; and
Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds.
Support of business development assessments of external opportunities

The Director Will

Collaborate with the Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies. Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects; and assist the team in ensuring that appropriate Corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs, and of internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to his/her areas of responsibility.

The 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 and 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 Director May

Author detailed development documents, presentations, 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.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Required

Must have experience in industry or faculty in academia
Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical medicine
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

Board Certified or Eligible in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Cardiology, Nephrology or related discipline
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication

Required Skills

Clinical Development
Clinical Research
Clinical Trial Planning
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Liver Diseases
Obesity

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$255,800.00 - $402,700.00

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

Yes

Travel Requirements

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated