Infectious Disease Clinical Science Director (Hybrid)

Merck; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Science, Infectious Disease, to provide strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets. This role shapes disease area strategies, standardizes scientific practices, and guides study design through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position requires deep Infectious Disease expertise, portfolio-level thinking, and the ability to drive high‑quality scientific input in a matrix environment. Hybridwork arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (e.g., PhD, PharmD) or equivalent.
• Experience providing Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets.
• Strong understanding of infectious disease biology, disease landscape, endpoints, and development impact.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across infectious disease program portfolio.
• Guide development planning, data interpretation, and governance discussions.
• Standardize Clinical Science practices and ensure alignment across studies and assets.
• Lead and develop clinical science talent within the portfolio.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Data Quality

Ethical Standards

High Performance Team Building

Infectious Disease

Matrix Leadership

Matrix Management

Medical Monitoring

New Technology Integration

People Leadership

Pharmaceutical Industry

Regulatory Compliance

Therapeutic Knowledge

Trial Design

Education

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree

PhD/PharmD preferred

Master’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

AI-enabled workflows

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Science, Infectious Disease, to provide strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets. This role shapes disease area strategies, standardizes scientific practices, and guides study design through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position requires deep Infectious Disease expertise, portfolio-level thinking, and the ability to drive high‑quality scientific input in a matrix environment. Hybridwork arrangements are available.