Director (Principal Scientist), Clinical Research, Respiratory
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead clinical research activities as Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) in cardiovascular and respiratory medicines across all development phases, including study design, execution, monitoring, analysis, and regulatory reporting. Responsibilities: oversee clinical trials, collaborate with cross-functional teams (regulatory, commercialization, manufacturing), analyze clinical data for safety/efficacy, support research projects, author development documents, and engage with external investigators. Maintain scientific knowledge, attend scientific meetings, and facilitate external collaborations. Requirements: MD or MD/PhD; minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience; at least 1 year in drug development or biomedical research; proven scientific achievement and strong communication skills. Preferred: Board certification in Pulmonology or Cardiology, experience with clinical research/publications, and expertise in cardiovascular or pulmonology areas. High-Value: focus on cardiovascular and respiratory therapeutics, full lifecycle clinical development, cross-functional collaboration, and 10% travel. Work setup: hybrid in the US, primarily remote with travel.