GI Oncology Clinical Science Lead: Strategy and Innovation

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science for the GI Oncology portfolio. This role leads strategic Clinical Science across multiple studies and assets, aligning development plans with disease-area goals and ensuring consistent scientific standards across teams.

The ideal candidate will apply deep GI cancer expertise, guide data interpretation, and collaborate with Regulatory, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs to drive portfolio decisions. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, and medical field activities.
• Experience leading Clinical Science across multiple studies, programs, or assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the GI Oncology portfolio.
• Guide interpretation of clinical data to inform development decisions.
• Contribute to protocol development, study design, and endpoint discussions.
• Lead and develop Clinical Scientists in a matrix environment.

Skills

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Trial Planning

Life Science

Matrix Management

Oncology

People Leadership

Study Design

Therapeutic Knowledge

Trial Design

Education

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree

Master's in life sciences

Bachelor's in life sciences

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science for the GI Oncology portfolio. This role leads strategic Clinical Science across multiple studies and assets, aligning development plans with disease-area goals and ensuring consistent scientific standards across teams.

The ideal candidate will apply deep GI cancer expertise, guide data interpretation, and collaborate with Regulatory, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs to drive portfolio decisions. Hybrid work arrangements are available.