Senior Director, Clinical Development Metabolism (MASH)
Merck
August 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) overseeing clinical research in the Metabolism area, focusing on MASH and obesity-related disorders, from preclinical to post-licensure. Responsibilities include developing clinical strategies, designing and managing trials, analyzing safety and efficacy data, and supporting regulatory submissions and publications. Collaborates with cross-functional teams in regulatory, commercialization, statistics, and manufacturing, and engages with external investigators and research projects. Maintains scientific expertise through industry engagement and conferences. Requirements: MD or MD/PhD with at least 3 years in clinical medicine and 3-5 years in drug development or biomedical research; proven success in clinical studies, scientific scholarship, and team collaboration. Preferred: Board certification in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, or Hepatology, with direct experience in MASH and Phase 2/3 trials in metabolic liver diseases. High-Value: expertise in cardiology, endocrinology, hepatology, obesity, and GxP clinical development; involvement in late-stage (Phases 2/3) trials; 25% travel; based in the US with flexible work arrangements. The role involves ongoing scientific development, external collaboration, and regulatory support within a global biopharma setting.