Senior Director, GI Oncology Clinical Science - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Science in GI Oncology to lead strategic Clinical Science across multiple studies and assets, guiding development plans, scientific standards, and data reviews within a matrix organization.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, guiding protocol development, endpoint selection, and biomarker discussions, with a focus on high-quality scientific input and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required, with 8+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience preferred.
• Experience providing Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the disease area, including multiple studies, programs, and assets.
• Contribute to disease area strategy by providing Clinical Science input on development opportunities, scientific considerations, portfolio risks, and data implications.
• Lead standardization of Clinical Science approaches and developing leading practices within the portfolio.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Oncology

Study Design

Therapeutic Knowledge

Data Interpretation

People Leadership

Matrix Management

Communication

Education

PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Master's in Life Sciences

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Science in GI Oncology to lead strategic Clinical Science across multiple studies and assets, guiding development plans, scientific standards, and data reviews within a matrix organization.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, guiding protocol development, endpoint selection, and biomarker discussions, with a focus on high-quality scientific input and program leadership.