Executive Director, Immunology Clinical Science - Hybrid

1000 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Executive Director, Clinical Science to lead a large immunology portfolio across development stages. You will partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs to drive strategy, execution, and regulatory readiness.

The role emphasizes scientific rigor, patient focus, and innovation, including adoption of AI, analytics, and digital solutions to strengthen decision-making and study oversight.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD) with at least 10 years of drug development experience.
• Master’s degree, preferably in a life sciences-related field, with at least 15 years of drug development experience.
• Experience leading in large, matrixed organizations and driving talent development.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio leadership: deliver development milestones and optimize resource allocation.
• Drive clinical science excellence: ensure regulatory readiness and data integrity across programs.
• Lead innovation with AI, digital platforms, and advanced analytics to improve decision making and study oversight.
• Develop and coach a high-performing Clinical Science organization and leadership capabilities.
• Shape organizational strategy and implement scalable operating models with cross-functional partners.

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

PhD or PharmD

Master’s in Life Sciences

Job description

Merck is seeking an Executive Director, Clinical Science to lead a large immunology portfolio across development stages. You will partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs to drive strategy, execution, and regulatory readiness.

The role emphasizes scientific rigor, patient focus, and innovation, including adoption of AI, analytics, and digital solutions to strengthen decision-making and study oversight.