Senior Immunology Clinical Scientist - Early Trials

Merck; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Boston seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to lead early clinical operations within Translational Medicine, driving Phase 1/1b immunology studies and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality data and regulatory compliance.

You will contribute to protocol development, risk management, and scientific leadership, while mentoring junior staff and advancing global development procedures. Travel about 10% with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences and relevant trial management experience.
• Experience managing immunology early-phase trials and data delivery.
• Strong communication and regulatory writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Author clinical protocols, investigator brochures, and study reports.
• Lead design, planning and execution of early-phase trials.
• Mentor junior team members and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure GCP/ICH compliance and data integrity across programs.
• Develop SOPs and globlal clinical development procedures.

Skills

Immunology program leadership

Clinical trial management

Regulatory knowledge

GCP/ICH compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s degree with ≥11 years related experience

Master’s degree with ≥8 years related experience

PhD with ≥3 years related experience

Job description

Merck in Boston seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to lead early clinical operations within Translational Medicine, driving Phase 1/1b immunology studies and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality data and regulatory compliance.

You will contribute to protocol development, risk management, and scientific leadership, while mentoring junior staff and advancing global development procedures. Travel about 10% with hybrid work options.