Senior Director, Infectious Disease Clinical Science Lead

MSD; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science in Infectious Disease to lead strategy across multiple studies and assets, guiding development planning, data interpretation, and governance within a matrix organization.

This role shapes disease area strategy, standardizes scientific practices, and partners with Regulatory, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Translational Medicine, and other functions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science leadership, or related roles.
• Deep therapeutic expertise in Infectious Disease and development endpoints.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, and cross-functional governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across studies and assets.
• Lead development planning, data interpretation, and issue resolution across programs.
• Standardize Clinical Science approaches and lead practices across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, and Medical Affairs.

Skills

Infectious Disease

Clinical Science Leadership

Matrix Leadership

Clinical Development

Education

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD/PharmD)

Master’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

MSD in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science in Infectious Disease to lead strategy across multiple studies and assets, guiding development planning, data interpretation, and governance within a matrix organization.

This role shapes disease area strategy, standardizes scientific practices, and partners with Regulatory, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Translational Medicine, and other functions.