Senior Director of Clinical Science - Lung
Merck
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Clinical Science β Lung provides strategic scientific leadership across lung cancer development programs, guiding study design, data interpretation, and portfolio strategy. Responsibilities include developing disease area strategies, standardizing clinical science practices, supporting cross-study integration, and contributing to governance discussions. The role involves managing and mentoring Clinical Scientists, fostering cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, and other teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Qualifications: PhD or PharmD with 7+ years (or Masterβs with 12+ years) in lung oncology drug development, deep expertise in lung cancer biology, clinical endpoints, and trial design, with proven leadership in clinical science and development. High-value specifics include focus on lung cancer, biologics or small molecules, early to late-phase clinical trials, and cross-functional strategic planning. Work setup is hybrid with 0-25% travel.