Clinical Director, Oncology Early Development
Merck
September 03, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) leading clinical research in Early Oncology, overseeing all phases from preclinical to post-licensure. Responsibilities include trial planning, medical oversight, data analysis, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with teams in commercialization, regulatory, statistics, and manufacturing. The role involves engaging with investigators, maintaining scientific expertise, authoring development documents, and managing external research partnerships. Requirements: M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.; minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience; at least 1 year in drug development or biomedical research; strong scientific record and leadership skills. Preferred: Board certification in Oncology, prior clinical research experience, publications. High-Value: Oncology, early clinical development, investigational or marketed drugs, cross-functional team leadership, international investigator engagement. Work setup: Hybrid in the US with approximately 20% travel.