Senior Director, Clinical Development Metabolism (MASH)

Primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Metabolism section of the Atherosclerosis & Metabolism therapeutic area, with a focus on MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis) and other obesity-related disorders. Medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure).

Responsibilities

• Plan clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on clinical development strategies.
• Monitor and manage the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support decisions regarding safety, efficacy, new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication.
• Participate in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds and the further study of marketed compounds.
• Evaluate pre-clinical and translational work to generate early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
• Develop clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed drugs.
• Support business development assessments of external opportunities.
• Work closely with Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies and with cross-functional experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing.
• Assist the Executive Director and/or Associate Vice President in informing appropriate Corporate personnel about study progress and expert opinions.
• Maintain a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:
  • Staying aware of scientific developments within the area of expertise.
  • Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators.
  • Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators.
  • Attending scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities.
• Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate collaborations with external researchers globally.
• Travel on company business approximately 20% of the time to manage clinical research projects.

Requirements

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. required.
• Experience in industry or as senior faculty in academia.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical medicine.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocols.
• Proven record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Strong background in clinical medicine and biomedical research.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, or related discipline.
• Direct clinical research experience in MASH, with preference for candidates who have designed, executed, or medically monitored Phase 2 or Phase 3 trials in metabolic liver diseases.

Skills

• Required: Cardiology, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Liver Diseases, Nephrology, Obesity, Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Preferred: Experience with current employees or contingent workers in relevant fields.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $282,200.00 - $444,200.00. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare for employee and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate, and sick days.

More information about benefits is available at Merck Compensation and Benefits.

Schedule

• Travel requirements: 25%.