Clinical Director, Oncology Early Development
$255.8k - $402.7kFull-time
Merck
Job Description The-Clinical-Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines-in the-Early Oncology therapeutic area.
• Our company's-Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure).--The-Clinical-Director-may-manage the entire cycle of clinical development for-their signed-studies-including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.- Role Responsibilities:
• Specifically, the-Clinical-Director-may-be-responsible-for: -
• Planning clinical trials (designing,-collaborating on-operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy-
• Medical oversight-and-overall-conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed-drugs-
• Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions-regarding-safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication-
• Participating-in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds-
• Supporting-business development assessments of external opportunities-
The-Clinical-Director-may: -
• Actively engage-with-other functional areas in support of study-execution-
• Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects
• Assist-the team in ensuring that-other colleagues-are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs-
• Provide expert opinion, internally and externally,-on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility
The-Clinical-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 methodologies-
• Identifying-scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can-assist-in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs-
• Establishing 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 drugs-
• Attending-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-Clinical-Director-may: -
• Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences-
• Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world-
• Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects
Education:
•
• M.D or M.D./Ph.D.-
• Required Experience and Skills:
•
• Must have experience in industry or senior faculty in academia-
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience-
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia-
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement-
• Proven-track record-in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research-
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment-
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills-
Preferred-Experience and Skills:
•
• Board Certified or Eligible in-Oncology-or related discipline-
• Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publications
Required Skills:
Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trial Support, Drug Discovery Research, Early Clinical Development, Oncology Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US 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 Rights EEOC 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 Acts The primary location for this posting is:
USA - New Jersey - Rahway Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$255,800.00 - $402,700.00 This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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 . Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location. Additional location(s) Compensation Information: San Francisco Residents Only: -We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los 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 Ordinance Search 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:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Shift:
Not Indicated Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
n/a Job Posting End Date:
11/25/2026
*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. Requisition ID: R405471
• Our company's-Oncology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure).--The-Clinical-Director-may-manage the entire cycle of clinical development for-their signed-studies-including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.- Role Responsibilities:
• Specifically, the-Clinical-Director-may-be-responsible-for: -
• Planning clinical trials (designing,-collaborating on-operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy-
• Medical oversight-and-overall-conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed-drugs-
• Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions-regarding-safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication-
• Participating-in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds-
• Supporting-business development assessments of external opportunities-
The-Clinical-Director-may: -
• Actively engage-with-other functional areas in support of study-execution-
• Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects
• Assist-the team in ensuring that-other colleagues-are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs-
• Provide expert opinion, internally and externally,-on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility
The-Clinical-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 methodologies-
• Identifying-scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can-assist-in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs-
• Establishing 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 drugs-
• Attending-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-Clinical-Director-may: -
• Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences-
• Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world-
• Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects
Education:
•
• M.D or M.D./Ph.D.-
• Required Experience and Skills:
•
• Must have experience in industry or senior faculty in academia-
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience-
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia-
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement-
• Proven-track record-in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research-
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment-
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills-
Preferred-Experience and Skills:
•
• Board Certified or Eligible in-Oncology-or related discipline-
• Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publications
Required Skills:
Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trial Support, Drug Discovery Research, Early Clinical Development, Oncology Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US 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 Rights EEOC 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 Acts The primary location for this posting is:
USA - New Jersey - Rahway Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$255,800.00 - $402,700.00 This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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 . Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location. Additional location(s) Compensation Information: San Francisco Residents Only: -We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los 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 Ordinance Search 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:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Shift:
Not Indicated Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
n/a Job Posting End Date:
11/25/2026
*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. Requisition ID: R405471
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