Senior Immunology Biomarker Lead Scientist

Merck

West Point (PA)

Hybrid

USD 191,000 - 300,000

Full time

5 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive
Medical insurance
Dental plan
Vision care
401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation days
Sick days
Hybrid work

Job summary

Merck seeks a Principal Scientist (Director) to lead Immunology Biomarker strategies within Translational Clinical Biomarkers. You will shape biomarker strategies bridging biology, pharmacodynamics, and clinical endpoints across development programs, guiding decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep immunology expertise, structured decision-making, and strong cross-functional leadership to enable hypothesis-driven, data-informed programs and external engagement with

Qualifications

  • PhD or MD in Immunology with 7+ years immunology experience; MS with 10+ years or BS with 14+ years.
  • Deep expertise in autoimmune/inflammatory diseases with translational medicine preference.
  • Proven cross-functional leadership and translation of biology to clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead immunology biomarker strategies across programs and governance forums.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to integrate diverse scientific perspectives.
  • Interpret complex datasets and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Immunology PhD/MD+
Translational medicine
Leadership in matrixed teams
Biostatistics/bioinformatics
Communication skills
Precision medicine
Drug development knowledge

Education

PhD or MD in Immunology
MS with 10+ years experience
BS with 14+ years experience

Job description

Merck seeks a Principal Scientist (Director) to lead Immunology Biomarker strategies within Translational Clinical Biomarkers. You will shape biomarker strategies bridging biology, pharmacodynamics, and clinical endpoints across development programs, guiding decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep immunology expertise, structured decision-making, and strong cross-functional leadership to enable hypothesis-driven, data-informed programs and external engagement with

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