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Senior Director, Head of Clinical Development Learning & Center of Excellence

Merck
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Upper Gwynedd, PA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Head of Clinical Development Learning & CoE, responsible for strategy and leadership of global clinical capability development, organizational learning, and integration across therapeutic areas. Responsibilities: lead a multidisciplinary team, define CoE strategy, oversee clinical data intelligence and medical monitoring innovation, develop technical curricula, and collaborate with enterprise standards bodies. Focus on modernizing medical monitoring, advancing digital tools, and aligning clinical science with operational standards. Candidate must have at least 5 years as a Clinical Scientist, with experience in learning/development, and a strong background in clinical trial design, data review, and medical monitoring. HighValue: focus on clinical capability building, digital/technological innovation in clinical data, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement; travel ~25%; hybrid work setup. Qualifications: advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with 8+ years relevant experience or master’s with 12+ years, including at least 5 years in pharma/clinical development. Preferred: coaching certification, experience in curriculum design, and leadership development. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational change skills, supporting the global clinical development organization.