Director, Early Oncology Clinical Development

Merck; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to plan and direct clinical research activities across Early Oncology. You will oversee study design, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication for medicines spanning pre-clinical to post-licensure.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong scientific oversight, and contributing to external research partnerships. Hybrid work arrangements and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Judgment

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial Support

Drug Discovery Research

Early Clinical Development

Oncology

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck seeks a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) to plan and direct clinical research activities across Early Oncology. You will oversee study design, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication for medicines spanning pre-clinical to post-licensure.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong scientific oversight, and contributing to external research partnerships. Hybrid work arrangements and a competitive benefits package are offered.