Vaccine Clinical Science Director

Merck; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Vaccines to provide strategic leadership across vaccine studies and programs. You will guide development planning, set scientific standards, and drive data interpretation in a matrix organization with cross-functional partners.

The role requires deep vaccine biology knowledge, endpoint strategy, and leadership to coach Clinical Scientists while aligning with governance and portfolio goals. Hybrid work options are available in the US.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic direction for Clinical Science in vaccines.
• Experience guiding protocol design, endpoint selection, and data review.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment across functions and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across vaccine studies and assets.
• Standardize scientific practices and data review across the portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Sciences

Vaccinations

Regulatory Compliance

Therapeutic Knowledge

Leadership

Data interpretation

Education

PhD or PharmD

MS in life sciences

BS in life sciences

Job description

Merck seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Science, Vaccines to provide strategic leadership across vaccine studies and programs. You will guide development planning, set scientific standards, and drive data interpretation in a matrix organization with cross-functional partners.

The role requires deep vaccine biology knowledge, endpoint strategy, and leadership to coach Clinical Scientists while aligning with governance and portfolio goals. Hybrid work options are available in the US.