Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies
Merck
August 23, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Plan and direct oncology clinical research for new or marketed drugs (Oncology Global Clinical Development; Thoracic Oncology).
- Manage the full clinical development cycle: strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation.
- Evaluate pre-clinical/translational work to support early clinical plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
- Develop clinical development strategies incorporating science, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
- Plan clinical trials (design, operations, settings) and monitor/manage conduct of trials.
- Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety/efficacy decisions and regulatory submissions.
- Lead cross-functional clinical trial efforts and interact with key opinion leaders.
- Manage Directors/Senior Directors and supervise clinical teams.
- Maintain scientific knowledge and identify investigators; attend scientific meetings; author development documents and facilitate global collaborations.
Education:
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Required experience/skills:
- Industry experience in Thoracic Oncology.
- 3+ years clinical medicine; 5+ years industry drug development.
- Scientific scholarship; strong track record in clinical medicine and biomedical research.
- Strong interpersonal/team skills.
Preferred:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology).
- Prior clinical research experience and prior publication.
Required skills (examples): Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine/Research, Clinical Trial Planning/Trials, Ethical Standards, Oncology, Regulatory Requirements, Scientific Leadership.
Travel: ~20% (per posting).
Benefits: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits incl. medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline listed on posting.
- Plan and direct oncology clinical research for new or marketed drugs (Oncology Global Clinical Development; Thoracic Oncology).
- Manage the full clinical development cycle: strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation.
- Evaluate pre-clinical/translational work to support early clinical plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
- Develop clinical development strategies incorporating science, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
- Plan clinical trials (design, operations, settings) and monitor/manage conduct of trials.
- Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety/efficacy decisions and regulatory submissions.
- Lead cross-functional clinical trial efforts and interact with key opinion leaders.
- Manage Directors/Senior Directors and supervise clinical teams.
- Maintain scientific knowledge and identify investigators; attend scientific meetings; author development documents and facilitate global collaborations.
Education:
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Required experience/skills:
- Industry experience in Thoracic Oncology.
- 3+ years clinical medicine; 5+ years industry drug development.
- Scientific scholarship; strong track record in clinical medicine and biomedical research.
- Strong interpersonal/team skills.
Preferred:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology).
- Prior clinical research experience and prior publication.
Required skills (examples): Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine/Research, Clinical Trial Planning/Trials, Ethical Standards, Oncology, Regulatory Requirements, Scientific Leadership.
Travel: ~20% (per posting).
Benefits: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits incl. medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline listed on posting.