Senior Director, GU Oncology — Clinical Science Leader

Merck & Co.; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science in Genitourinary (GU) Oncology to provide strategic clinical science leadership across multiple studies and assets.

The role focuses on disease area strategy, data interpretation, and governance, with collaboration across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs. The position emphasizes standardization of practices, advanced scientific judgment, and leadership in a matrix environment to

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degrees (PhD, PharmD) with 8+ years in pharma or clinical development preferred.
• Master's degree with 12+ years pharma/medical field experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years pharma/clinical development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership across multiple studies and assets within GU Oncology.
• Standardize Clinical Science approaches and ensure data quality and interpretation.
• Guide protocol development, study design, endpoints, and biomarker discussions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and contribute to governance and portfolio decisions.
• Coach and develop Clinical Scientists within a matrix environment.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Trial Planning

Oncology

People Leadership

Study Design

Therapeutic Knowledge

Trial Design

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD)

Master's degree in life sciences

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science in Genitourinary (GU) Oncology to provide strategic clinical science leadership across multiple studies and assets.

The role focuses on disease area strategy, data interpretation, and governance, with collaboration across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs. The position emphasizes standardization of practices, advanced scientific judgment, and leadership in a matrix environment to