MSD
MSD

MSD is a global biopharmaceutical company advancing medicines and vaccines for major health challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, and prevention-focused care. Known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, MSD combines scientific research with development and commercial expertise to bring healthcare solutions to people and animals.

Its work spans Human Health, Animal Health, and Research & Development, creating opportunities for professionals across scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, and corporate teams. With activities in regions around the world, MSD’s careers reflect its focus on research, collaboration, inclusion, and responsible progress in global health.

Director, Principal Scientist, Clinical Research – Respiratory (Hybrid)

Lead clinical research for cardiovascular and respiratory medicines, guiding clinical trials, development strategy, medical oversight, and regulatory research activities.

Description

  • Direct clinical research activities for new and marketed medicines in cardiovascular and respiratory medicine
  • Oversee the full clinical development cycle for assigned studies, from design and initiation through execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication
  • Design clinical trials and coordinate operational plans aligned with clinical development strategy
  • Provide medical oversight for ongoing and new trials involving investigational or marketed drugs
  • Interpret and summarize clinical findings to inform safety and efficacy decisions, regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and publications
  • Contribute to internal and collaborative internal-external research teams
  • Support evaluations of external business development opportunities
  • Partner with cross-functional groups to enable successful study execution
  • Work with commercialization, regulatory, biostatistics, and manufacturing specialists on clinical development projects
  • Communicate study progress involving company and competitor medicines to colleagues
  • Offer internal and external expertise on relevant scientific questions
  • Monitor advances in science and research methodology
  • Identify qualified investigators and build relationships with leading clinical researchers
  • Attend scientific conferences to maintain research expertise and awareness
  • Prepare development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers
  • Enable collaborations with external researchers worldwide
  • Travel for company business related to current and future clinical research projects

Requirements

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
  • Experience in industry or as senior academic faculty
  • At least 3 years of clinical medicine experience
  • At least 1 year of industry drug development experience or academic biomedical research experience
  • Established record of scientific scholarship and achievement
  • Demonstrated clinical medicine expertise with a biomedical research background
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Experience in cardiology, clinical development, clinical research, clinical trials, cross-functional teamwork, early clinical development, intellectual curiosity, and pulmonology
  • Board certification or eligibility in pulmonology, cardiology, or a related discipline preferred
  • Strong preference for experience in pediatric and/or adult care
  • Prior clinical research experience and publications preferred
  • Must reside in the United States or Puerto Rico
  • Visa sponsorship is not available
  • Approximately 10% travel required
  • No valid driving license requirement

Benefits

  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Long-term incentive, where applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Additional insurance coverage for employees and families
  • Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation leave
  • Compassionate leave
  • Sick leave
  • Hybrid work arrangement

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