Senior Director, Oncology Early Development (Hybrid)

Merck; Boston (MA); Ibrido; USD 210.000 - 331.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Oncology Early Development to provide strategic leadership across early oncology assets from candidate transition to first-in-human evaluation.

The role emphasizes translational medicine, biomarker strategy, and data-driven decision making within a complex portfolio. Includes people leadership and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work model.

Competenze

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PhD/PharmD).
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical/clinical drug development, preferably oncology.
• Experience leading first-in-human and early-phase oncology studies.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across Oncology Early Development programs.
• Guide study design, endpoints, biomarkers, and data interpretation for FIH trials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align portfolio strategy and governance.
• Translate scientific insights into development plans and decision points.
• Support leadership in governance discussions and clinical content creation.
• Mentor Directors and Scientists to build capability and scientific rigor.

Conoscenze

Clinical Development

Clinical Science

Oncology

Leadership

Early Phase Trials

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Formazione

PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Master’s in life sciences

Bachelor’s in life sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Oncology Early Development to provide strategic leadership across early oncology assets from candidate transition to first-in-human evaluation.

The role emphasizes translational medicine, biomarker strategy, and data-driven decision making within a complex portfolio. Includes people leadership and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work model.