Executive Director (Distinguished Scientist), Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis
MerckRahway, NJ · full time · Director
$310,900 – $489,400
Listed on Merck’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads clinical development strategy and execution for atherosclerosis medicines from Phase 2 through regulatory submission, managing cross-functional teams and external research collaborations. It suits physicians with 5+ years of drug development experience who want to guide late-stage trials and regulatory interactions while maintaining active engagement with scientific literature and key opinion leaders.
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What they ask for
Required
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
- Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience
- Minimum 5 years focused clinical development experience with completed studies and protocols
- Experience authoring regulatory documents and leading regulatory agency discussions
- Demonstrated scientific scholarship and publication record
- Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Nice to have
- Board certified or board eligible in Cardiology, Endocrinology, or Nephrology
- Minimum 7 years industry experience in drug development
- Successful product registration experience