Neuroscience Translational Lead - Physician-Scientist

Merck; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a physician-scientist to join Translational Medicine as Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) in Early Clinical Development in Neuroscience.

You will lead cross-functional teams to advance programs from preclinical to early clinical stages. The role requires an MD or MD/PhD, a strong track record in biomedical research, and the ability to collaborate across departments worldwide.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in medicine or MD/PhD required.
• Strong track record in biomedical research and publications.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development strategy for early programs (Phase 1/2) and biomarker strategies.
• Coordinate with discovery sciences, pharmacology, toxicology, regulatory affairs and global trials teams.
• Develop and execute clinical pharmacology studies across all development phases (I–IV).
• Support regulatory filings with documentation and presentations.
• Engage with external thought leaders and represent the program at conferences.

Skills

Biomedical Research

Clinical Development

Clinical Medicine

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Planning

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Neuroscience Research

Neurologic Disorders

Translational Medicine

Translational Research

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Planning

Early Clinical Development

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurological Disorders

Neuroscience

Neuroscience Research

Translational Medicine

Translational Research

Education

MD or MD/PhD (or international equivalent)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a physician-scientist to join Translational Medicine as Principal Scientist (Clinical Director) in Early Clinical Development in Neuroscience.

You will lead cross-functional teams to advance programs from preclinical to early clinical stages. The role requires an MD or MD/PhD, a strong track record in biomedical research, and the ability to collaborate across departments worldwide.