Senior Director - Immunology Clinical Science (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Science in Immunology to lead strategy across multiple studies and assets.

You will guide development planning, standardize scientific practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality scientific input throughout portfolio decisions. The role emphasizes leadership, with responsibility for directing Clinical Scientists in a matrix environment, collaboration across Regulatory, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Clinical Development and clinical drug development.
• Deep therapeutic area expertise in Immunology and disease biology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and safety reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the disease area, including multiple studies, programs, and assets.
• Align Clinical Science activities with broader program and disease area objectives.
• Standardize Clinical Science approaches and governance across the portfolio.
• Lead and develop Clinical Scientists in a matrix environment.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and Data Management.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Sciences

Data Quality

Ethical Standards

High Performance Team Building

Immunology

Matrix Leadership

Matrix Management

Medical Monitoring

New Technology Integration

People Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

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. is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Science in Immunology to lead strategy across multiple studies and assets.

You will guide development planning, standardize scientific practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality scientific input throughout portfolio decisions. The role emphasizes leadership, with responsibility for directing Clinical Scientists in a matrix environment, collaboration across Regulatory, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and