Senior Scientific Director, Immunology & IBD Intelligence

HireLifeScience; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks an experienced immunologist/scientist to provide expert scientific, clinical, and commercial insights into IBD and related therapies. The role supports portfolio prioritization, clinical development strategies, and BD&L assessments across a global context.

You will monitor evolving IBD landscapes, build cross-functional networks, and shape research programs while upholding ethical and regulatory standards. Hybrid work with NJ/PA base.

Qualifications

• PhD and 8+ years of experience OR Masters degree and 10+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with 3-5+ years in IBD, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, or immuno-oncology field
• Strong scientific understanding of immunology indications, specifically Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's disease, and other related diseases
• Broad understanding of global pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with in-depth knowledge of drug discovery and development processes
• Superior stakeholder management skills and ability to work as an expert collaborator
• Demonstrated leadership, influencing skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage complexity
• Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships, specifically with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing scientific knowledge in IBD to provide unbiased and fact-based recommendations for portfolio prioritization, clinical development/research strategies, and Business Development investments.
• Partnering with discovery and clinical colleagues to shape internal research programs, and Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) opportunity assessment.
• Monitoring evolving therapeutic landscapes in IBD and sharing insights into our company's competitors, including early warning for potential threats and opportunities.
• Analyzing select competitor activities through "deep dives" or strategic assessments, such as strength/weakness analysis, go-to-market strategies, and operational benchmarking.
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant healthcare environment matters, including policy, regulatory, and health technology.
• Developing a global internal network of subject matter experts to share intelligence and support strategic activities.
• Supporting the design and execution of competitive planning initiatives for products subject to significant competitive events.
• Applying ethical and legal standards to all competitive intelligence activities.

Skills

Immunology

IBD expertise

Pharmaceutical Industry

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Data-Driven Decision Making

Competitive Intelligence

Developing Proposals

Drug Discovery Process

Environmental Scanning

Gastroenterology

Analytical Tools

Business Development

Results-Oriented

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MS, MBA, or equivalent)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks an experienced immunologist/scientist to provide expert scientific, clinical, and commercial insights into IBD and related therapies. The role supports portfolio prioritization, clinical development strategies, and BD&L assessments across a global context.

You will monitor evolving IBD landscapes, build cross-functional networks, and shape research programs while upholding ethical and regulatory standards. Hybrid work with NJ/PA base.