Translational Medicine Clinical Operations Immunology Therapeutic Area Lead (prin. Scientist)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Early clinical development strategy
Immunology therapeutic area expertise
Cross-functional team leadership
** The job posting is for a Translational Medicine Clinical Operations Immunology Therapeutic Area Lead (Principal Scientist) at Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on early clinical development of immunology therapeutics. The role involves strategic and operational leadership in clinical programs and requires extensive experience in clinical drug development. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic and operational leadership across early immunology programs to advance novel therapeutics from bench to bedside.
  • The successful candidate will partner cross-functionally to develop expertise and ensure timely, high-quality execution of clinical studies worldwide.
  • Candidates must have a degree in Life Sciences combined with 8 to 12 years of related pharmaceutical industry experience depending on the degree level.

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** The job posting is for a Translational Medicine Clinical Operations Immunology Therapeutic Area Lead (Principal Scientist) at Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on early clinical development of immunology therapeutics. The role involves strategic and operational leadership in clinical programs and requires extensive experience in clinical drug development. **

Salary

Base: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Early clinical development strategy
  • Immunology therapeutic area expertise
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Phase 1 and proof-of-concept trials
  • Clinical pharmacology strategies
  • Portfolio management across modalities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in gastroenterology or rheumatology
  • Autoimmune disorder treatment knowledge
  • Ability to work with ambiguity
  • Player-coach mentoring style
  • Continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's + 12 years experience OR Master's + 10 years OR PhD + 8 years
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in matrixed environments
  • Deep knowledge of early clinical development (Phase 1 and proof-of-concept)
  • Strong decision-making skills under uncertainty
  • US residency required for application eligibility

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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