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MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Research – Atherosclerosis

MSD

. Plan and direct clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in Atherosclerosis .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $276,600 - $435,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research and development strategies for Atherosclerosis drugs, with a strong background in clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory reporting. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate scientific findings effectively.

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Clinical Trial DesignAtherosclerosis Drug DevelopmentRegulatory ReportingClinical Study ManagementInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchDrug DevelopmentClinical Trials MonitoringBiomedical ResearchInvestigational New Drug ApplicationsClinical Study ReportsData AnalysisStudy DesignSafety and Efficacy EvaluationScientific Writing
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
M.D.M.D./Ph.D.Board Certified or Eligible in CardiologyBoard Certified or Eligible in EndocrinologyBoard Certified or Eligible in Nephrology
Industry Keywords
AtherosclerosisCardiology Clinical ResearchCardiovascular DiseasesClinical DevelopmentPharmaceutical IndustryMedical MonitoringClinical StudiesResearch MethodologiesScientific ScholarshipClinical Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan and direct clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in Atherosclerosis
  • Manage the full cycle of late-stage clinical development and studies, including development strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication
  • 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 Atherosclerosis drugs
  • Plan clinical trials, including design, operational plans, and settings
  • Monitor and manage ongoing or new clinical trials
  • 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
  • Supervise clinical study execution
  • Collaborate with commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing experts
  • Assist senior leadership in communicating study progress and relevant scientific information
  • Maintain scientific knowledge and awareness of research methodologies
  • Identify strong investigators and establish communications with prominent clinical investigators
  • Attend scientific meetings
  • Author development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers
  • Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world
  • Travel on company business approximately 20% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Preferred: Board Certified or Eligible in Cardiology (adult or pediatric), Endocrinology, Nephrology, or related discipline
  • Preferred: Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication
  • Required knowledge of atherosclerosis, cardiology clinical research, cardiovascular diseases, clinical development, clinical studies, clinical trial designs, clinical trials monitoring, general cardiology, medical monitoring, medical training, pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical medicine, and research activities
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only
  • No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement