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Merck

Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies

Merck

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 senior pharmaceutical leadership role oversees the full lifecycle of clinical trials for thoracic cancer drugs, from early development through regulatory approval and publication. It suits an MD or MD/PhD with deep oncology expertise who has managed drug development in industry and can lead cross-functional teams while maintaining current scientific knowledge in their field.

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What they ask for

Required

  • MD or MD/PhD degree
  • Industry experience in Thoracic Oncology
  • Minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience
  • Minimum 5 years industry drug development experience
  • Demonstrated scientific scholarship and achievement
  • Track record in clinical medicine with biomedical research background
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration ability

Nice to have

  • Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology and/or Hematology
  • Prior clinical research experience
  • Publication record

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