Associate Director, Clinical Research

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Rahway, New Jersey, USA
Not specified (assumed to be in-office as location is given)
Therapeutic and disease expert
Lead investigator initiated trials
Maintain collaborative relationships
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Research to lead investigator-initiated trials and foster relationships within the oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular, diabetes, and vaccine communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong pharmaceutical background, advanced degree, and excellent networking skills

Job Summary

  • The Scientific Affairs AD is a therapeutic and disease expert responsible for facilitating and developing relationships with the medical/scientific community interested in research studies.
  • Primary activities include leading investigator-initiated trials, supporting data generation, and maintaining collaborative relationships with key investigators and institutions.
  • The role requires representing the company at scientific meetings, coordinating publication activities, and demonstrating in-depth knowledge of assigned disease and therapeutic areas.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Research to lead investigator-initiated trials and foster relationships within the oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular, diabetes, and vaccine communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong pharmaceutical background, advanced degree, and excellent networking skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • therapeutic and disease expert
  • lead investigator initiated trials
  • maintain collaborative relationships
  • conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions
  • represent company at scientific meetings

Nice-to-have

  • demonstrate leadership by example
  • stay abreast of trends
  • accelerate broader portfolio

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (M.D. or Ph.D.)
  • Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Work Rights

Not specified

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