Senior Director, Breast Oncology Clinical Science – Hybrid

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, New Jersey seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Breast Oncology to provide strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets, shaping disease area strategy and scientific standards.

This role requires deep breast cancer biology knowledge, guidance on development planning, study design, endpoints, data interpretation, and cross-functional decision-making in a matrix environment, while leading Clinical Scientists and partnering with Clinical Operations,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with pharmaceutical/clinical drug development experience preferred.
• Experience leading Clinical Science in oncology or related fields.
• Ability to operate in a matrix environment with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies and assets.
• Guide development planning, study design, endpoints, and data interpretation.
• Lead and develop Clinical Scientists; ensure quality and consistency across programs.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and Medical Affairs.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Trial Planning

People Leadership

Scientific Literacy

Study Design

Therapeutic Knowledge

Trial Design

Education

PhD or PharmD

Masters in life sciences

Bachelor's in life sciences

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, New Jersey seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Breast Oncology to provide strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets, shaping disease area strategy and scientific standards.

This role requires deep breast cancer biology knowledge, guidance on development planning, study design, endpoints, data interpretation, and cross-functional decision-making in a matrix environment, while leading Clinical Scientists and partnering with Clinical Operations,