Senior Director, GU Oncology Clinical Science (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Science for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology. The role provides strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets, guiding development planning and ensuring scientific standards and data review practices are consistently applied.

Strong leadership in a matrix environment is essential. The role requires deep GU cancer expertise, collaboration with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Drug Safety,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated experience providing Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets.
• Deep therapeutic area expertise, including disease biology and clinically relevant endpoints in GU oncology.
• Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and cross-functional planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the GU disease area, spanning multiple studies, programs, and assets.
• Contribute to disease area strategy with scientific input on opportunities, risks, and data implications.
• Lead standardization of Clinical Science practices and data review across the portfolio.
• Inform protocol development, endpoint selection, and development planning with scientific insights.
• Lead and mentor Clinical Scientists; drive cross-functional collaboration and governance.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Science

Clinical Trial Planning

Oncology

People Leadership

Study Design

Therapeutic Knowledge

Trial Design

Education

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD or PharmD)

Master's degree in life sciences

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Science for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology. The role provides strategic leadership across multiple studies and assets, guiding development planning and ensuring scientific standards and data review practices are consistently applied.

Strong leadership in a matrix environment is essential. The role requires deep GU cancer expertise, collaboration with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Drug Safety,