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Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies

Merck
September 13, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Executive Director, Oncology Global Clinical Development, leading clinical research activities for thoracic oncology drugs, including preclinical evaluation, trial design, execution, and regulatory submission. Responsibilities: oversee study planning, monitoring, data analysis, and external collaborations; manage cross-functional teams and supervise Directors/Senior Directors; engage with external investigators and key opinion leaders; maintain scientific expertise and represent the company at scientific meetings; author development documents and support business development. Requirements: M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.; minimum 3 years clinical medicine experience, 5+ years in drug development, industry experience in thoracic oncology; proven scientific achievement; strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Board certification in oncology/hematology, prior clinical research/publication experience. High-Value: Thoracic oncology, drug development, clinical trial planning and oversight, IND and regulatory strategy, cross-functional leadership, global collaboration. WorkSetup: hybrid (US-based), ~25% travel.