Senior Director, Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis

Merck · Rahway, NJ +1 more

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Clinical OperationsFull-time$277k–$435kCompany career page

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Role summary

Senior Director role overseeing clinical research strategy and execution for atherosclerosis medicines across all development phases. Responsible for planning, directing, and managing late-stage clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaboration at Merck.

What they're looking for

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience
3-5 years industry drug development or academic biomedical research experience
Demonstrated success overseeing clinical studies and protocols
Proven scientific scholarship and publication record
Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology, Endocrinology, or Nephrology preferred

What you'll be doing

Develop clinical development strategies and plans for atherosclerosis investigational and marketed drugs
Design, initiate, and oversee execution of late-stage clinical trials from conception through completion
Analyze clinical findings and prepare regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and publications
Manage cross-functional teams including regulatory, statistics, and manufacturing personnel
Maintain scientific expertise through publication, investigator networks, and conference attendance

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