Position Title

Distinguished Scientist (Executive Director) – Oncology Global Clinical Development (PDT Lead)
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute clinical development strategies for investigational and marketed oncology and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer agents.
• Plan and design clinical trials, including operational plans and settings.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed agents.
• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety and efficacy decisions, new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications.
• Enter into and maintain collaborations with external researchers and key opinion leaders worldwide.
• Provide internal scientific leadership across cross‑functional teams (regulatory, statistics, medical affairs, manufacturing, commercialization).
• Manage directors and senior directors responsible for oncology global clinical development projects.
• Supervise activities of the full clinical team in executing clinical studies.
• Maintain a strong knowledge base by staying current on scientific developments, identifying qualified investigators, and attending relevant scientific meetings.
• Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
• Travel on company business about 20‑25% of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.
Qualifications
• Education: MD or MD/PhD.
• Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical medicine experience and 5 years of industry experience in drug development, specifically in GI cancers.
• Proven record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Skills: Clinical Development, Clinical Trials and Monitoring, Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Leading Project Teams, Oncology Trials, Research Methodologies, Results‑Oriented, Scientific Leadership, Strategic Leadership.
• Preferred: Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology) and prior publication experience.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and other health insurance benefits for employee and family.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits package information available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Compensation

Salary range: $310,900.00 – $489,400.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Travel

Travel required: approximately 20‑25% of the time.
Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.