Senior Atherosclerosis Clinical Science Lead

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Atherosclerosis to provide strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets.

You will apply deep therapeutic expertise to guide development planning, data interpretation, and governance across the portfolio. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize scientific practices, ensure data quality, and drive innovative approaches in the disease area.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Clinical Science across multiple studies, programs or assets.
• Deep therapeutic area expertise in atherosclerosis and oncology endpoints may apply.
• Strong strategic leadership, regulatory awareness, and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the disease area and portfolio.
• Guide interpretation of clinical data to inform development decisions and governance.
• Standardize Clinical Science approaches and promote consistent data interpretation across studies.
• Lead and develop Clinical Scientists within a matrix organization.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety, Translational Medicine and Medical Affairs.

Skills

Atherosclerosis

Clinical Development

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Data Quality

Ethical Standards

High Performance Team Building

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)

Master's degree in life sciences

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Atherosclerosis to provide strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets.

You will apply deep therapeutic expertise to guide development planning, data interpretation, and governance across the portfolio. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize scientific practices, ensure data quality, and drive innovative approaches in the disease area.