Senior Director of Clinical Science - Lung
Merck · Rahway, NJ +3 more
Clinical OperationsFull-time$191k–$300kCompany career page
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Role summary
Senior Director role providing strategic clinical science leadership across the lung disease portfolio at Merck. Responsible for multiple studies and programs, this position guides clinical science strategy, standardizes scientific approaches, manages clinical science teams, and contributes to cross-functional governance discussions.
What they're looking for
- Deep expertise in lung cancer disease biology and treatment landscape
- Knowledge of clinical endpoints and development strategy considerations
- Experience leading clinical science teams in matrix environments
- Track record of strategic scientific leadership in oncology or similar therapeutic area
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Expertise in clinical data interpretation and study design principles
What you'll be doing
- Provide strategic clinical science leadership across assigned lung studies, programs, and assets
- Standardize clinical science approaches and medical data review practices across portfolio
- Guide clinical data interpretation and support issue resolution across studies and cohorts
- Manage and develop directors and clinical scientists reporting to this position
- Contribute clinical science perspective to portfolio governance and senior leadership reviews
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