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MSD

Director, Clinical Research – Obesity

MSD

. Plan clinical trials, including design, operational plans, and settings, based on clinical development strategies .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Development and Clinical Research, with a strong background in Clinical Trial Planning and collaboration across Cross-Functional Teams. Proven ability to analyze clinical findings and communicate effectively through presentations and publications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical DevelopmentClinical ResearchClinical Trial PlanningCross-Functional TeamworkBiomedical Research

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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial DesignOperational PlanningData AnalysisSafety and Efficacy EvaluationScientific ScholarshipDrug DevelopmentPublication WritingResearch MethodologiesInvestigator IdentificationClinical Study Reporting
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
M.D.M.D./Ph.D.Board Certified in EndocrinologyBoard Certified in GastroenterologyBoard Certified in HepatologyBoard Certified in CardiologyBoard Certified in Nephrology
Industry Keywords
Clinical TrialsInvestigational DrugsMarketed DrugsLiver DiseasesObesityScientific MeetingsExternal Research CollaborationsBusiness DevelopmentRegulatory AffairsStatistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan clinical trials, including design, operational plans, and settings, based on clinical development strategies
  • Monitor and manage ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs
  • Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety and efficacy decisions, new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications
  • Participate in internal and joint internal/external research project teams
  • Support business development assessments of external opportunities
  • Collaborate with Clinical Scientists in executing clinical studies
  • Work with commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing experts to manage clinical development projects
  • Ensure appropriate Corporate personnel are informed about study progress, competitor drugs, and relevant scientific opinions
  • Maintain awareness of scientific developments and research methodologies
  • Identify scientifically and operationally strong investigators
  • Establish communications with prominent clinical investigators
  • Attend appropriate scientific meetings
  • Author development documents, presentations, and position papers
  • Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world
  • Travel on company business approximately 20–25% of the time to manage clinical research projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
  • Experience in industry or faculty in academia
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical medicine
  • Minimum of 1 year of 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 and ability to function in a team environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Board Certified or Eligible in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Cardiology, Nephrology or related discipline preferred
  • Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication preferred
  • Required skills: Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Planning, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Liver Diseases, Obesity
  • US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Domestic relocation