$214,100 – $337,000
Listed on Merck’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A scientific leadership role directing drug discovery research in obesity and metabolic diseases, requiring a Ph.D. or M.D. with deep expertise in metabolic biology and at least eight years of experience. This position suits accomplished researchers ready to manage discovery teams and translate complex biological insights into therapeutic opportunities.
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What they ask for
Required
- Ph.D., M.D., or Ph.D./M.D. in endocrinology, metabolism, physiology, pharmacology, biology, or related discipline
- Minimum eight years of experience in obesity, diabetes, MASH, or related therapeutic areas
- Demonstrated track record of scientific innovation and research program leadership
- Deep expertise in metabolic disease biology and target validation with understanding of human genetics and biomarkers
- Proven success leading scientific teams in a matrix environment
- Broad experience with in vitro and in vivo models of obesity and metabolic disease
- People leadership experience including managing and developing scientific teams
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strategic thinking and scientific judgment
- Ability to build trust and alignment across functions
- Experience developing and empowering talent through coaching and mentorship
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization
Nice to have
- Experience in pharmacology including design and execution of in vitro and in vivo studies
- Exceptional candidates from academia with distinguished scientific achievement encouraged even without prior industry experience