GI Oncology Clinical Science Director – Strategic Leader

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science in the United States to provide strategic leadership for GI Oncology programs. The role focuses on disease area strategy, development planning, and maintaining scientific standards across the portfolio.

The incumbent will guide study design, endpoints, and data interpretation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive consistency and quality in Clinical Science activities across assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the GI Oncology disease area, spanning multiple studies and programs.
• Apply deep therapeutic expertise to guide development planning, endpoints, and study design.
• Collaborate with Section Heads, Asset Leads, and cross-functional teams to support planning, data interpretation, and governance discussions.
• Standardize Clinical Science practices, data review, and decision-making across assets.
• Explore and promote innovative approaches, including visualization, AI-enabled workflows, and centralized data review.

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science in the United States to provide strategic leadership for GI Oncology programs. The role focuses on disease area strategy, development planning, and maintaining scientific standards across the portfolio.

The incumbent will guide study design, endpoints, and data interpretation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive consistency and quality in Clinical Science activities across assets.