Head of Immunology Clinical Science & Strategy

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Long-term incentive

Health benefits + retirement plan (401

K

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks an Executive Director, Clinical Science to lead a large immunology portfolio within Non-Oncology Clinical Development. You will provide strategic, scientific, operational, and people leadership across development programs, reporting to the Head of Clinical Science Non-Oncology.

This role emphasizes innovation, AI, data-driven decision making, talent development, and regulatory readiness. You will collaborate across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in drug development across multiple phases.
• Deep expertise in Clinical Science and Clinical Development.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.

Responsibilities

• Holds accountability for portfolio delivery across studies, programs, assets.
• Provide strategic oversight for a portfolio of immunology assets across stages.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to drive strategy execution.
• Lead initiatives to ensure regulatory submissions and lifecycle management.

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 or healthcare degree with extensive drug development experience

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks an Executive Director, Clinical Science to lead a large immunology portfolio within Non-Oncology Clinical Development. You will provide strategic, scientific, operational, and people leadership across development programs, reporting to the Head of Clinical Science Non-Oncology.

This role emphasizes innovation, AI, data-driven decision making, talent development, and regulatory readiness. You will collaborate across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics,