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Associate Vice President, Global Clinical Development, Oncology Assets

at Merck

Merck3 LocationsPosted 2026-06-03
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Job DescriptionThe Associate Vice President (AVP) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed drugs for oncology indications. The Associate Vice President will manage and oversee the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation at national and international meeting. They will provide internal scientific leadership for cross-functional areas supporting clinical trials and will interact externally with key opinion leaders.Specifically, the Associate Vice President may be responsible for:Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applicationsDeveloping clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed agents that incorporate the latest scientific developments, regulatory requirements, the competitive landscape, and commercial considerationsPlanning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategiesMonitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed agentsAnalyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publicationParticipation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds; and support of business development assessments of external opportunities.The Associate Vice President may manage other Executive Directors, Senior Directors, or Directors responsible for oncology clinical development programs or projects. Mentoring and career development for direct reports (when applicable) will be a key function of the role.Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects; and assist the Vice President in ensuring that appropriate Corporate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs and internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to their areas of responsibility.The Associate Vice President is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by: Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within their area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies Identification of 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 field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our company's drugs Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain their competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in their area of responsibility. To accomplish these goals, the Associate Vice President may: Oversee authoring of detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiencesManage a complex matrix of internal stakeholders within clinical development (i.e. across existing PDTs and TAs) and across functions Facilitating collaborations with external researchers around the world Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects. EducationM.D or M.D./Ph.D.Board certified or board eligible in medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology or related disciplines preferred; candidates with an equivalent combination of medical training and experience will be considered.Required Experience and Skills:Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience.Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experienceDemonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievementUnderstanding of full E2E drug development process and ideally candidate would have in-depth experience in early and/or late development.Has demonstrated success in running multiple studies and protocolsKnowledge and ability to originate new program ideas and recommends expansion or curtailment of clinical trials on the basis of results and/or scientific information, including business development and in-licensing opportunities.Good evidence of an ability to devise and implement strategic initiatives across functional groups and global pharma teams Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical trialsStrong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment are essentialHigh level of verbal and written communication, including presentation skills.Strong learning agility and growth mindsetRequired Skills: Business Development, Business Development, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Research, Clinical Strategy, Clinical Trial Development, Clinical Trials, Consulting, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, Executive Presence, Immunology, Innovation, Interpersonal Relationships, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Professional Networking, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Radiopharmaceuticals, Results-Oriented, Surgical Pathology {+ 1 more}Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities
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