Executive Director, Immunology Clinical Science

Merck & Co.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director, Clinical Science (Immunology) to lead a large team supporting immunology development across multiple stages. You will guide strategy, operations, and talent development while ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and patient focus.

The role emphasizes innovation, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making, with collaboration across Clinical Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs. Hybrid work in the US.

Qualifications

• Advanced leadership in clinical development and portfolio strategy.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.
• Deep immunology development expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hold accountability for portfolio delivery across immunology assets.
• Provide strategic oversight for immunology portfolio through multiple development stages.
• Drive AI, digital capabilities, and data-driven decision making across Clinical Science.

Skills

Advanced Analytics

Artificial Intelligence

Clinical Development

Clinical Sciences

Cross-Functional Leadership

Drug Development

Executive Leadership

Global Clinical Studies

Immunology

Innovation

Matrix Leadership

Regulatory Submissions

Strategic Leadership

Talent Development

Education

Advanced scientific/healthcare degree (PhD/PharmD) or Master’s with 10–15+ years drug development

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director, Clinical Science (Immunology) to lead a large team supporting immunology development across multiple stages. You will guide strategy, operations, and talent development while ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and patient focus.

The role emphasizes innovation, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making, with collaboration across Clinical Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs. Hybrid work in the US.