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MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Science, Gynecologic Oncology

MSD

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

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

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Clinical Science leadership, particularly in gynecologic oncology, with a strong focus on clinical trial design, data interpretation, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage and mentor scientific teams while fostering collaboration across cross-functional environments.

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Clinical DevelopmentClinical Research ManagementOncologyPeople LeadershipTherapeutic Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial PlanningClinical Data ReviewScientific LiteracyDisease Area StrategyPortfolio DiscussionsRegulatory SubmissionsCross-Program PlanningData InterpretationEndpoint SelectionBiomarker Strategy
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluenceExecutive Presentation SkillsCoachingMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Visual AnalyticsAI-Enabled WorkflowsCentralized Data Review
Industry Keywords
Gynecologic OncologyClinical SciencePharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryClinical Drug Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, and assets in gynecologic oncology
  • Contribute to disease area strategy, development opportunities, scientific considerations, portfolio risks, and emerging data evaluation
  • Partner with Section Heads, Asset Leads, Program Development Team Leads, and cross-functional leaders
  • Guide study planning, data interpretation, issue resolution, and cross-study and cross-asset scientific integration
  • Standardize Clinical Science approaches, medical data review practices, data interpretation principles, and key deliverables
  • Establish and maintain Clinical Science standards, expectations, and leading practices
  • Advocate for visual analytics, centralized data review, AI-enabled workflows, and other efficiency-enhancing technologies
  • Provide senior scientific guidance across assigned studies and programs
  • Contribute to protocol development, amendments, study design, endpoint selection, eligibility criteria, biomarker strategy, and development planning
  • Serve as a Clinical Science subject matter resource across study teams and partner functions
  • Contribute to portfolio discussions, governance reviews, senior leadership meetings, and management communications
  • Present cross-study insights, scientific assessments, and key issues to leaders and governance bodies
  • Translate portfolio priorities into Clinical Science strategies, capabilities, and resource plans
  • Directly manage Directors, Principal Scientists, and Clinical Scientists as appropriate
  • Coach, mentor, provide feedback, and create development opportunities for Clinical Science talent
  • 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
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, inspection readiness, and documentation standards
  • Identify opportunities to improve Clinical Science quality, consistency, and effectiveness
  • Maintain awareness of scientific, clinical, and regulatory developments in the disease area

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 gynecologic 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, Functional Leadership, Oncology, People Leadership, Scientific Literacy, Therapeutic Knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and 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