Senior Director, Clinical Research

MSD

Senior Director overseeing clinical research for infectious disease drug development at Merck. Leading clinical trials and ensuring the safety and efficacy of investigational drugs.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $282,200 - $444,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Planning clinical trials (design, operational plans) based on the clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed infectious disease drugs
Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed infectious disease drugs
Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publications
Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of investigational drugs, and the further study of marketed drugs
Developing clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed infectious disease drugs

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D or M.D./Ph.D preferably with demonstrated expertise in infectious diseases
Industry experience in clinical research and drug development (at least 5 years)
Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocols
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment and leadership experience

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

clinical trial designoperational plansclinical findings analysissafety and efficacy assessmentnew drug applicationsclinical study reportsclinical researchdrug developmentprotocol oversight

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkleadership experience

Certifications

M.DM.D./Ph.D