Senior Immunology Clinical Scientist

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in USA (West Point PA) seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to lead early-phase clinical operations across immunology programs. You will supervise cross-functional teams, ensure trial execution to milestones, and maintain GCP/ICH compliance while delivering high-quality data for regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes leadership, scientific writing, and collaboration with Clinical Operations and Discovery Sciences to advance candidates through development stages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences with extensive trial experience.
• 3+ years Phase 1 experience in immunology or related fields.
• Strong writing, data interpretation and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical operational leadership for early-phase trials.
• Oversee design, planning, and execution of immunology programs.
• Mentor junior staff and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure GCP/ICH compliance and high-quality data delivery.

Skills

Phase 1 Trials

Immunology Programs

Clinical Operations

Cross-functional Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

CTMS

Regulatory Submissions Tools

Job description

Merck in USA (West Point PA) seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to lead early-phase clinical operations across immunology programs. You will supervise cross-functional teams, ensure trial execution to milestones, and maintain GCP/ICH compliance while delivering high-quality data for regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes leadership, scientific writing, and collaboration with Clinical Operations and Discovery Sciences to advance candidates through development stages.