Senior Director, Clinical Development – Antibacterials, Antifungals, CMV & Covid 19

MSD

Senior Director overseeing clinical research efforts for infectious disease drug development. Leading clinical trials and scientific strategies in a global healthcare context.

Posted 5/22/2026full-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
Presenting study data and program strategic plans to internal governance committees for endorsement and key program milestones
Maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within their area of expertise, including new scientific findings and research methodologies
Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in their particular field of interest, particularly those scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs
Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain their competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in their area of responsibility.

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D or M.D./Ph.D preferably with demonstrated expertise in infectious diseases
Eligibility for medical licensure and board certification desirable
Industry experience in clinical research and drug development (at least 5 years)
Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocols
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
Experience in clinical medicine
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 planningclinical development strategiesdata analysisclinical study reportsdrug applicationsresearch methodologiesclinical studies oversightprotocol developmentscientific scholarshipclinical medicine

Soft Skills

excellent communication skillsstrong interpersonal skillsteam collaborationleadership experience

Certifications

M.D.M.D./Ph.D.medical licensureboard certification