Director, Program Lead, Immunology
Merck · North Wales (upper Gwynedd), PA +2 more
ResearchFull-time$173k–$273kCompany career page
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Role summary
Director-level program lead position overseeing clinical development of Tulisokibart, an immunology asset for IBD. Leads global, cross-functional teams through all phases of clinical trials from strategy to post-market approval, with accountability for operational execution, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree plus 12 years pharmaceutical/clinical development experience (or Master's plus 9 years, or PhD/PharmD plus 6 years)
- Expert knowledge of GCP and ICH regulations
- Strong clinical program management and leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage direct reports and supervise teams
- Experience with global clinical trial execution in gastroenterology or autoimmune/immune-mediated disorders (highly preferred)
- Knowledge of clinical trial vendor management and protocol development
- Advanced written and oral communication skills
What you'll be doing
- Direct operational execution of clinical trial suite for Tulisokibart IBD program
- Lead cross-functional teams in program planning, regulatory interactions, and governance activities
- Manage resource planning, hiring, and supervision of clinical scientists and study managers
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including KOLs and vendors
- Support scientific leadership initiatives including publications and meeting presentations
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Immunology
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