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Senior Director, Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis

Merck
September 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) overseeing late-stage clinical development of Atherosclerosis drugs, from strategy to publication. Responsibilities: plan and monitor clinical trials, analyze safety and efficacy data, author regulatory and scientific documents, and collaborate with internal teams and external investigators; support business development through evaluation of external opportunities. Requirements: MD or MD/PhD; 3+ years in clinical medicine; 3-5+ years in industry drug development or biomedical research; successful oversight of Phase 2/3 trials; strong publication record; excellent communication skills. HighValue: focus on Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases, extensive experience in clinical research and trial design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including regulatory, biometrics, and manufacturing. WorkSetup: hybrid location, with approximately 20-25% travel.