Senior Immunology Clinical Scientist, Early-Phase

Merck; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to provide clinical operational leadership for early-phase trials in Translational Medicine. The role encompasses design, planning, and execution across Phase 1/1b studies, ensuring compliance with GCP/ICH and delivering high-quality data.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to SOP development, cross-functional initiatives, and scientific communications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Phase 1 clinical trial experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing immunology clinical programs.
• Ability to think creatively and navigate ambiguity to drive results.
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning, and execution of early-phase trials and programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure GCP, ICH, and regulatory compliance and high-quality data delivery.
• Develop SOPs, job aids, and scientific/medical writing to support teams.

Skills

Phase 1 trials

Immunology programs

Clinical operations

Regulatory writing

GCP/ICH knowledge

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Life Sciences degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to provide clinical operational leadership for early-phase trials in Translational Medicine. The role encompasses design, planning, and execution across Phase 1/1b studies, ensuring compliance with GCP/ICH and delivering high-quality data.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to SOP development, cross-functional initiatives, and scientific communications.