Immunology Trials Lead - Clinical Scientist

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Clinical Scientist to provide scientific leadership for a clinical trial within a development program. You will partner with Clinical Directors, Study Managers, and Regulatory colleagues to ensure scientific integrity and quality.

The role applies disease biology, clinical research, and drug development expertise to support study design, data review, and generation of insights that inform development decisions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or related field plus relevant clinical sciences experience.
• Experience with protocol development, clinical data review, and cross-functional drug development teams.
• Immunology/autoimmune clinical development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Scientist for assigned trial from planning through analysis and reporting.
• Develop protocols, amendments, informed consent forms, CRFs, data review plans and other study documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure study objectives align with development strategy.
• Lead ongoing review of clinical data to assess safety, protocol adherence, and data quality.

Skills

Clinical Research

Study Design

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

ICH GCP Guidelines

Protocol Development

Stakeholder Alignment

Strategic Thinking

Education

Advanced degree

Life sciences degree

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Clinical Scientist to provide scientific leadership for a clinical trial within a development program. You will partner with Clinical Directors, Study Managers, and Regulatory colleagues to ensure scientific integrity and quality.

The role applies disease biology, clinical research, and drug development expertise to support study design, data review, and generation of insights that inform development decisions.