MSD
Director, Clinical Research, Cardiovascular and Respiratory
MSD, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Overview
Job Description
Our Clinical Research team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine. Summary, Focus and Purpose The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Clinical Research Director has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory medicines. Our Company's cardiovascular and respiratory medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Director will manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication. Responsibilities
Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plan and investigational new drug applications Creating clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory drugs Planning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategies Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory drugs Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds Responsibilities – Implementation
Supervise the activities of Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects Assist the leadership team in ensuring that appropriate corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our Company's and competitors' drugs Obtain internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to areas of responsibility Maintain Strong Scientific Knowledge
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within one’s area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings and research methodologies Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our Company's investigational and marketed drugs Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in their particular fields of interest, particularly those who would be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our Company drugs Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain one’s competency and awareness of research activities in areas of responsibility Goal Accomplishment
Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world Travel on company business about 20% of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects Education
M.D or M.D./Ph.D. Required Skills
Work independently and as a team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion Three years clinical medicine experience One year industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment Preferred Skills
Board Certified or Eligible Cardiologist or Endocrinologist/Lipidologist Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. has specific terms regarding search firms and agencies. No unsolicited assistance will be accepted without a valid written agreement. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 10/20/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. EEO and Accessibility : As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with applicable affirmative action requirements. For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement pages.
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Job Description
Our Clinical Research team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine. Summary, Focus and Purpose The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Clinical Research Director has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory medicines. Our Company's cardiovascular and respiratory medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Director will manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication. Responsibilities
Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plan and investigational new drug applications Creating clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory drugs Planning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategies Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory drugs Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds Responsibilities – Implementation
Supervise the activities of Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects Assist the leadership team in ensuring that appropriate corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our Company's and competitors' drugs Obtain internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to areas of responsibility Maintain Strong Scientific Knowledge
Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within one’s area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings and research methodologies Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our Company's investigational and marketed drugs Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in their particular fields of interest, particularly those who would be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our Company drugs Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain one’s competency and awareness of research activities in areas of responsibility Goal Accomplishment
Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world Travel on company business about 20% of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects Education
M.D or M.D./Ph.D. Required Skills
Work independently and as a team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion Three years clinical medicine experience One year industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment Preferred Skills
Board Certified or Eligible Cardiologist or Endocrinologist/Lipidologist Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. has specific terms regarding search firms and agencies. No unsolicited assistance will be accepted without a valid written agreement. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 10/20/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. EEO and Accessibility : As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with applicable affirmative action requirements. For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement pages.
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