Senior Director, Epidemiology – Hematology

MSD

Senior Director overseeing epidemiologic activities for hematology assets at Merck. Leading a small team of epidemiologists on clinical development and regulatory interactions.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeWest Point • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Has overall responsibility for the management and scientific oversight of a small team of epidemiologists in hematology supporting multiple assets and indications.
Provides guidance to team members on the planning, design, and execution of epidemiologic studies/ activities related to clinical development support; safety and effectiveness, including post-licensure commitments; endpoint strategy; and observational research methodology.
Reviews regulatory documents, study protocols and reports, and publications within assigned assets and indications to ensure scientific integrity and alignment with company strategies and plans.
Makes key epidemiologic decisions and is accountable for deliverables (strategies, plans, timelines, and reports) and for study budgets for the team.
Presents epidemiologic research plans and results to internal review and governance committees.
Participates in interactions with regulatory agencies and health authorities such as FDA, EMA, CDC, WHO.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MA/MS in Epidemiology with 8 years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
People management experience
Extensive experience in the successful direction of large epidemiologic projects; broad knowledge and experience in the application of epidemiologic approaches to problems in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry; and record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals
Creative problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

epidemiologic studiesobservational research methodologystudy protocolsregulatory documentsendpoint strategyclinical development supportsafety and effectivenessstudy budgetsresearch publicationsdata analysis

Soft Skills

people managementcreative problem-solvingexcellent communicationteam leadershipstrategic planningdecision makingpresentation skillscollaborationcritical thinkingorganizational skills

Certifications

MA/MS in Epidemiology