Senior Director, Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis

Job DescriptionThe Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Atherosclerosis section of the Atherosclerosis & Metabolism therapeutic area. Our company's Atherosclerosis & Metabolism medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Senior Director will manage the entire cycle of late-stage clinical development and studies, including development strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.Specifically, the Senior Director May Be Responsible For:Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications;Developing clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed Atherosclerosis drugsPlanning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategiesMonitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed Atherosclerosis drugsAnalyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publicationParticipation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds.Support of business development assessments of external opportunitiesThe Senior Director May:Supervise the execution of clinical studies. Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects; and assist the Executive Director and/or Associate Vice President in ensuring that appropriate Corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs, and of internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to his/her areas of responsibility.The Senior Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologiesIdentifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugsEstablishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in his/her particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our company's drugsAttending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility.To accomplish these goals, the Senior Director may:Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiencesFacilitate collaborations with external researchers around the worldTravel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.QualificationsEducationM.D or M.D./Ph.D.RequiredMust have experience in industry or as senior faculty in academiaMinimum of 3 years experience in clinical medicineMinimum of 3-5 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academiaDemonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocolsDemonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievementProven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical researchStrong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environmentOutstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skillsPreferredBoard Certified or Eligible in Cardiology (adult or pediatric), Endocrinology, or Nephrology or related disciplinePrior specific experience in clinical research and prior publicationRequired Skills: Atherosclerosis, Cardiology Clinical Research, Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Development, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trials Monitoring, General Cardiology, Medical Monitoring, Medical Training, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Medicine, Research ActivitiesPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$276,600.00 - $435,400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:DomesticVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):n/aJob Posting End Date:10/8/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. SummaryLocation: USA - New Jersey - Rahway; USA - Massachusetts - Boston (MA Parcel B Laboratory)Type: Full time