Director, Translational Medicine (Infectious Diseases)

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a physician-scientist to join Translational Medicine as a Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) in Early Clinical Development for Infectious Diseases.

The role focuses on translating preclinical work into early human studies, leading cross-functional teams across discovery, pharmacology, regulatory, and clinical operations. The successful candidate will design and execute early clinical development strategies, develop biomarker approaches, and support regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required.

Responsibilities

• Leading early clinical development strategy from preclinical through Phase 2 and enabling Phase 3 trials.
• Collaborating with discovery sciences, pharmacology, toxicology, regulatory affairs and trials operations to advance programs.

Skills

Clinical Research

Early Clinical Development

Infectious Disease

Translational Medicine

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a physician-scientist to join Translational Medicine as a Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) in Early Clinical Development for Infectious Diseases.

The role focuses on translating preclinical work into early human studies, leading cross-functional teams across discovery, pharmacology, regulatory, and clinical operations. The successful candidate will design and execute early clinical development strategies, develop biomarker approaches, and support regulatory filings.