Senior Director of Clinical Science - Hematology
Merck · Rahway, NJ +3 more
Clinical OperationsFull-time$191k–$300kCompany career page
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Role summary
Senior Director providing strategic clinical science leadership across hematology disease area, overseeing multiple studies and programs. Reports to executive leadership and partners with cross-functional teams to establish scientific standards, guide development strategy, and drive portfolio alignment while managing clinical science staff.
What they're looking for
- Deep expertise in hematologic cancers, disease biology, and treatment landscape
- Demonstrated strategic leadership in clinical science or related drug development role
- Strong knowledge of clinical endpoints, study design, and regulatory considerations in oncology
- Experience managing and developing scientific staff in matrix environment
- Cross-functional collaboration experience with regulatory, biostatistics, and medical affairs
- Track record translating scientific insights into development and portfolio strategy
What you'll be doing
- Provide strategic clinical science leadership across multiple hematology studies, programs, and assets
- Lead standardization of clinical science approaches, data review practices, and scientific standards across portfolio
- Guide interpretation of clinical data and support identification of trends, risks, and program implications
- Manage and develop directors and clinical scientists; set expectations and provide coaching
- Contribute clinical science perspective to portfolio discussions, governance reviews, and senior leadership meetings
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