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Job Description
The Executive Director (Distinguished Scientist) and Product Development Team (PDT) lead has primary responsibility for the planning and directing of clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area, Hematology section.
The Executive Director will manage and oversee the entire cycle of late-stage clinical development from Phase 2 to Phase 5, including development of program strategy and design, protocol authoring, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation at national and international meetings. They will lead cross-functional product development teams that oversee program strategy and execution, will provide internal scientific leadership for cross-functional areas supporting clinical trials, and will interact externally with key scientific leaders.
The Executive Director May Be Responsible For
Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug (IND) applications
Developing clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed medicines that incorporate the latest scientific developments, regulatory requirements, the competitive landscape, and commercial considerations
Executing the clinical strategy, planning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings), and leading the clinical subteam
Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed medicines
Leading cross‑functional product development teams that oversee overall strategy and execution for investigational or marketed medicines
Acting as an integration of cross‑functional input and expertise, ensuring all perspectives are incorporated into the strategy/plan and serve as the product development team spokesperson
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
Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds
Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities.
Managing Clinical Directors and/or Senior Clinical Directors responsible for (insert therapeutic area) clinical development work, demonstrating effective leadership and fostering a high-performance culture
Working closely with a cross‑functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects, and assist the Associate Vice President and/or Vice President in ensuring that appropriate Corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs, and of internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to their areas of responsibility
Leading internal governance presentations to senior management and committees, communicating progress and key changes in product development strategy between stage gates, ensuring early alignment with line management, and facilitating issue escalation and cross‑functional collaboration as needed for governance approval
The Executive Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within their area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies
Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs
Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in their particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our company's drugs
Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain their competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in their area of responsibility.
To Accomplish These Goals, The Executive Director May
Author and/or oversee detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences
Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world
Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.
Education
M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
Required Experience And Skills
Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in drug development with demonstrated success in overseeing multiple studies and protocols through completion
Experience in authoring regulatory documents and leading discussions with regulatory agencies
Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research
Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as the ability to function in a matrix environment
Excellence in delivering clear, impactful communication verbally, in writing, and during presentations
Preferred Experience And Skills
Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology, Hematology, or related discipline
Lymphoma experience
Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication record
Product registration experience desirable
Required Skills
Clinical Development, Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Trial Development, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Drug Development, Early Clinical Development, Ethical Standards, Hematology, Intellectual Curiosity, Interdisciplinary Problem Solving, Lymphoma, Mentorship, Pharmaceutical Development, Program Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Consulting, Scientific Leadership, Scientific Publications, Senior Program Management {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Requirements
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. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
The salary range for this role is $310,900.00 - $489,400.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at
San Francisco Residents Only
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
09/4/2026
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Requisition ID
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
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