Lead Immunology Clinical Trials Scientist - Hybrid

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to provide clinical operational leadership for early-phase trials and guide immunology programs across multiple studies.

You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to GCP/ICH standards while delivering high-quality data. The role emphasizes development of study protocols, regulatory documents, and SOPs, plus mentoring junior staff and collaborating across global development teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree with ≥11 years related experience, OR Master’s with ≥8 yrs, OR PhD with ≥3 yrs.
• Clinical trial management and trial execution; clinical site training/monitoring; medical and regulatory writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical operational leadership for early-phase trials and programs.
• Oversee immunology trials across Phase 1/1b and ensure timely execution.
• Develop SOPs, study protocols, and regulatory documents.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Phase 1 trial experience

Immunology program leadership

GCP/ICH knowledge

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Problem solving & analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Life Sciences degree

Bachelor's degree +11+ yrs experience

Master's degree +8+ yrs experience

PhD +3+ yrs experience

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to provide clinical operational leadership for early-phase trials and guide immunology programs across multiple studies.

You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to GCP/ICH standards while delivering high-quality data. The role emphasizes development of study protocols, regulatory documents, and SOPs, plus mentoring junior staff and collaborating across global development teams.