Associate Director Clinical Scientist, Immunology
Merck
September 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Director Clinical Scientist providing scientific leadership across multiple clinical studies or programs within the immunology/autoimmune therapeutic area. Objectives: ensure scientific integrity, operational quality, and strategic alignment; guide study design, data interpretation, and scientific insights to support development decisions. Responsibilities: lead clinical oversight from planning to reporting, develop protocols and study documents, collaborate with cross-functional teams, interpret clinical data, and contribute to regulatory and scientific publications. Requirements: advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PA, or ANRP) with 2+ years (or equivalent experience based on education level), proven expertise in protocol development, data review, and clinical research, with knowledge of autoimmune diseases and immunology preferred. Skills include clinical data management, GCP, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement; leadership and mentorship skills are advantageous. High-Value: focus on autoimmune diseases, clinical development stage (likely Ph1-3 or post-market), emphasis on disease biology, safety, efficacy, biomarkers, and patient-reported outcomes within immunology, with cross-functional collaboration in clinical operations, data management, and regulatory affairs. Work setup involves travel (~10%) and collaboration within a global matrix organization.