Oncology Early Development Lead — Hybrid

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) for Oncology Early Development. The role leads clinical research programs across all phases, from study design to publication, with hybrid work options and global collaboration.

You will oversee medical strategy, supervise trials, and engage with cross-functional teams to advance investigational and marketed oncology drugs. A strong publication record and industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required with industry or academic leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience and 1 year in drug development or biomedical research.
• Strong publication record and strategic scientific insight.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct clinical trials in early oncology from design to regulatory reporting.
• Provide medical oversight and supervision of ongoing or new trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Analyze trial findings to support safety, efficacy, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external researchers on development projects.
• Contribute to business development assessments of external opportunities.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Judgment

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial Support

Drug Discovery Research

Early Clinical Development

Oncology

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) for Oncology Early Development. The role leads clinical research programs across all phases, from study design to publication, with hybrid work options and global collaboration.

You will oversee medical strategy, supervise trials, and engage with cross-functional teams to advance investigational and marketed oncology drugs. A strong publication record and industry experience are required.