IBD Immunology Strategy Lead

CamWebDir; Rahway, Upper Gwynedd Township (NJ, Montgomery County); On-site; GBP 131,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck is seeking an experienced immunologist/scientist/researcher to join its global competitive intelligence team. This hybrid role combines scientific, clinical, and commercial insights into the IBD landscape, informing portfolio priorities and BD&L opportunities.

You will partner with discovery and clinical teams, monitor competitors, and develop deep-dive analyses. The role requires PhD or equivalent and 8+ years in biotech/pharma, with 3–5+ years in IBD or immune-oncology, and offers a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MS, MBA, or equivalent) required.
• 8+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical industry with 3–5+ years in IBD or immuno-oncology.
• Strong knowledge of immunology indications including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide unbiased scientific and commercial insights to inform portfolio and BD&L decisions.
• Collaborate with discovery and clinical teams to shape internal research programs.
• Monitor evolving IBD landscapes and deliver strategic analyses of competitors.

Skills

Immunology

Competitive Intelligence

Drug Discovery

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Environmental Scanning

Data-Driven Decision Making

BD & Licensing

Education

PhD/MD/MS/MBA or equivalent

Job description

Merck is seeking an experienced immunologist/scientist/researcher to join its global competitive intelligence team. This hybrid role combines scientific, clinical, and commercial insights into the IBD landscape, informing portfolio priorities and BD&L opportunities.

You will partner with discovery and clinical teams, monitor competitors, and develop deep-dive analyses. The role requires PhD or equivalent and 8+ years in biotech/pharma, with 3–5+ years in IBD or immune-oncology, and offers a