Associate Director, Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead clinical scientist overseeing the scientific strategy and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical trials in ophthalmology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure study success. Responsibilities: manage clinical/scientific activities, serve as the primary scientific lead, partner with medical writers and study managers on protocols and deliverables, lead data review and interpretation, and mentor team members. May include direct report management and process improvement involvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree +8 years, master's +6 years, or PhD/PharmD +4 years in pharmaceutical/clinical drug development, specifically in ophthalmology. Skills: extensive knowledge of GCP, clinical research, study design, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. High-value specifics: ophthalmology focus, clinical trial phases 1-4, GCP adherence, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: Not specified; travel requirement 10%.