Immunology Clinical Science Director - Senior (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. invites applications for a Senior Director, Clinical Science in Immunology. The role is to provide strategic leadership across studies and assets, shaping disease-area strategy and standardizing scientific practices within a matrix organization.

The role requires deep immunology expertise, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and influence on development planning, data interpretation, and governance discussions. Hybrid work arrangements are available in the US.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required with 8+ years of pharmaceutical or medical field experience.
• Master’s degree in life sciences with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences with 15+ years of experience in pharma/clinical drug development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, and assets.
• Contribute to disease area strategy by informing development opportunities, risks, and data implications.
• Lead standardization of Clinical Science practices and ensure consistency across studies and assets.
• Offer senior scientific guidance on protocol development, study design, endpoints, and biomarker strategy.
• Represent Clinical Science in governance discussions and cross‑functional planning.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Data Quality

Ethical Standards

High Performance Team Building

Immunology

Matrix Leadership

Trial Design

Regulatory Compliance

Therapeutic Knowledge

People Leadership

Education

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD/PharmD)

Master’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. invites applications for a Senior Director, Clinical Science in Immunology. The role is to provide strategic leadership across studies and assets, shaping disease-area strategy and standardizing scientific practices within a matrix organization.

The role requires deep immunology expertise, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and influence on development planning, data interpretation, and governance discussions. Hybrid work arrangements are available in the US.