Senior Director, GU Oncology Clinical Science

Merck; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology to provide strategic scientific leadership across multiple studies and assets. You will shape development planning, guide endpoints and integrate insights across the portfolio.

You will lead, mentor and coach Clinical Scientists, collaborate with cross‑functional teams and ensure high scientific standards in a matrix environment. Hybrid work and global collaboration are supported.

Qualifications

• Deep therapeutic area expertise in GU oncology and development strategy.
• Experience leading Clinical Science across multiple studies or assets.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, safety reviews or health authority interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across GU Oncology studies and assets.
• Guide study planning, data interpretation and cross‑functional issue resolution.
• Standardize Clinical Science practices and drive delivery across the portfolio.
• Mentor and develop Clinical Scientists within a matrix organization.
• Support governance discussions and leadership reviews with scientific insights.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Study Design

Oncology

People Leadership

Trial Design

Education

PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Master’s degree (life sciences)

Bachelor’s degree (life sciences)

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology to provide strategic scientific leadership across multiple studies and assets. You will shape development planning, guide endpoints and integrate insights across the portfolio.

You will lead, mentor and coach Clinical Scientists, collaborate with cross‑functional teams and ensure high scientific standards in a matrix environment. Hybrid work and global collaboration are supported.