Executive Director – Oncology Clinical Development

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 311,000 - 489,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director (Distinguished Scientist) to lead the Product Development Team for late-stage oncology programs, driving strategy from Phase 2 to Phase 5 and coordinating across clinical, regulatory, and translational activities.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, collaboration, and external engagement with leaders in the field. The successful candidate will oversee program design, protocol authoring, monitoring, and regulatory interactions, while guiding

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical medicine experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience in drug development with demonstrated success in overseeing multiple studies and protocols.
• Experience in authoring regulatory documents and leading discussions with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as the ability to function in a matrix environment.
• Excellence in delivering clear, impactful communication verbally, in writing, and during presentations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work for early clinical development plans and IND applications.
• Develop clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed medicines considering scientific developments, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
• Execute clinical strategy, plan clinical trials, and lead the clinical subteam.
• Monitor and manage ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed medicines.
• Lead cross-functional product development teams overseeing strategy and execution for medicines.
• Incorporate cross-functional input and act as PDT spokesperson.
• Summarize clinical findings to support safety, efficacy, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Clinical medicine

Regulatory communications

Product development leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Scientific publications

Mentorship

Presentation skills

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director (Distinguished Scientist) to lead the Product Development Team for late-stage oncology programs, driving strategy from Phase 2 to Phase 5 and coordinating across clinical, regulatory, and translational activities.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, collaboration, and external engagement with leaders in the field. The successful candidate will oversee program design, protocol authoring, monitoring, and regulatory interactions, while guiding