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MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Science, Genitourinary (GU) Oncology

MSD

. Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple GU oncology studies, programs, and assets .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $210,400 - $331,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Clinical Development and Clinical Science leadership, particularly in Genitourinary oncology, with a strong focus on clinical trial design, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage and develop scientific teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting innovative practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical DevelopmentClinical Research ManagementOncologyPeople LeadershipClinical Trial Planning

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Hard Skills
Clinical ScienceClinical Trial DesignData InterpretationStudy DesignTherapeutic KnowledgeRegulatory SubmissionsPortfolio DiscussionsCross-Program PlanningClinical Data ReviewBiomarker Strategy
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluenceExecutive Presentation SkillsCoachingMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Visual AnalyticsAI-Enabled WorkflowsCentralized Data Review
Industry Keywords
Genitourinary CancersPharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryClinical Drug DevelopmentHealth Authority Interactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple GU oncology studies, programs, and assets
  • Contribute Clinical Science input to disease area strategy, development opportunities, portfolio risks, and emerging data assessment
  • Partner with Section Heads, Asset Leads, Program Development Team Leads, and cross-functional leaders on study and program objectives
  • Apply therapeutic expertise to study planning, data interpretation, issue resolution, and development strategy
  • Standardize Clinical Science approaches, medical data review practices, data interpretation principles, and key deliverables
  • Promote consistency and establish leading practices across studies and programs
  • Advocate for visual analytics, centralized data review, AI-enabled workflows, and other efficiency technologies
  • Guide interpretation of clinical data across studies, cohorts, and assets
  • Support protocol development, amendments, study design, endpoint selection, eligibility criteria, and biomarker strategy
  • Serve as a Clinical Science subject matter resource for GU oncology
  • Contribute to portfolio discussions, governance reviews, senior leadership meetings, and program reviews
  • Prepare and present clinical and scientific content, assessments, cross-study insights, and key issues
  • Translate portfolio priorities into Clinical Science strategies, capabilities, and resource plans
  • Directly manage Directors, Principal Scientists, and Clinical Scientists as appropriate
  • Set expectations and develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and development opportunities
  • Foster accountability, inclusion, continuous learning, and strong team performance
  • Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Translational Medicine, Medical Affairs, and other functions
  • Represent Clinical Science in cross-functional planning and strategic decision-making forums
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and established procedures
  • Support inspection readiness and documentation
  • Identify opportunities to improve Clinical Science quality, consistency, and effectiveness
  • Maintain awareness of relevant scientific, clinical, and regulatory developments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (e.g., PhD, PharmD), or equivalent, with 8+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience preferred
  • OR Master’s degree, preferably in life sciences, with 12+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
  • OR Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences, with 15+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
  • Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, clinical drug development, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Demonstrated Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets
  • Deep therapeutic area expertise in Genitourinary cancers, including disease biology, treatment landscape, clinically relevant endpoints, and development considerations
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development strategy, clinical data review, and interpretation of oncology data
  • Experience contributing to disease area strategy, portfolio discussions, or cross-program planning
  • Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, safety reviews, or health authority interactions
  • Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
  • Ability to integrate information across studies and programs to support scientific and business decisions
  • Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation skills
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including management, coaching, and development of scientific staff
  • Required skills: Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Planning, Oncology, People Leadership, Study Design, Therapeutic Knowledge, Trial Design
  • No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits for employee and family
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • 10% travel requirement
  • No relocation required