Immunology Clinical Science Executive Director

Merck & Co.; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Executive Director, Clinical Science to lead immunology development programs across multiple stages.

You will provide strategic, scientific, operational, and people leadership within the Non-Oncology Clinical Development portfolio. The role emphasizes scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and patient focus while driving innovation through AI, analytics, and digital capabilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD) with at least 10 years of drug development experience.
• Master's degree, preferably in a life sciences-related field, with at least 15 years of drug development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, scientific, operational, and people leadership across immunology programs.
• Oversee portfolio delivery, organizational performance, and talent development.
• Advance AI, analytics, and digital capabilities to improve decision-making and study oversight.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and Data Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Translational Medicine, and Medical Affairs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Drug development

Clinical development

Global clinical studies

Immunology

Strategic leadership

Talent development

Education

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD/PharmD) with 10+ years of drug development

Master's degree in life sciences with 15+ years of drug development

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Executive Director, Clinical Science to lead immunology development programs across multiple stages.

You will provide strategic, scientific, operational, and people leadership within the Non-Oncology Clinical Development portfolio. The role emphasizes scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and patient focus while driving innovation through AI, analytics, and digital capabilities.