Lung Clinical Science Strategy Director

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science – Lung to provide strategic leadership across the lung disease portfolio, guiding development plans and ensuring scientific rigor across multiple studies and assets. The role reports to senior clinical leaders and requires deep expertise in lung cancer biology and the evolving treatment landscape.

You will partner with section heads, asset leads, program development team leads, and other cross-functional leaders in a matrix environment,

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of lung cancer, including disease biology and treatment landscape.
• Experience guiding development strategy and study design across multiple studies and assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the lung disease area, including multiple studies, programs, and assets.
• Contribute to disease area strategy by clinical science input on development opportunities and portfolio risks.
• Partner with Section Heads, Asset Leads, Program Development Team Leads, and cross-functional leaders to align Clinical Science activities with program objectives.

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science – Lung to provide strategic leadership across the lung disease portfolio, guiding development plans and ensuring scientific rigor across multiple studies and assets. The role reports to senior clinical leaders and requires deep expertise in lung cancer biology and the evolving treatment landscape.

You will partner with section heads, asset leads, program development team leads, and other cross-functional leaders in a matrix environment,