$173,200 – $272,600
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 research strategy and execution for atherosclerosis drugs across all development phases, from early-stage planning through post-market studies. It suits physicians or PhDs with substantial industry drug development experience who want to direct large clinical programs and work across cross-functional teams.
Our summary, not Merck’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
- Industry experience or senior faculty position in academia
- Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience
- 3–5 years industry drug development or academic biomedical research experience
- Demonstrated oversight of Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical studies
- Record of scientific scholarship and achievement
- Background in clinical medicine and biomedical research
Nice to have
- Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, or related discipline
- Prior clinical research experience
- Prior publication record