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Senior Director of Clinical Science - Lung

Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (New Jersey, United States)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Clinical Science – Lung, providing strategic scientific leadership across lung cancer studies and assets. Responsibilities: shape disease area strategies, standardize clinical science practices, guide data interpretation, support cross-study integration, and lead scientific decision-making; oversee team development and collaborate with cross-functional partners including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs. Qualifications: PhD or PharmD with 7+ years (or Master's with 12+ years) in lung oncology drug development; extensive experience in clinical development, oncology, and cross-functional leadership within pharma or biotech; deep expertise in lung cancer biology, treatment landscape, endpoints, and clinical trial design. High-Value: lung cancer, oncology, clinical development strategy, multi-study leadership, cross-asset integration, regulatory contribution, 0-25% travel, matrix environment, senior leadership interface.