Director, Clinical Research

The China Clinical Research CVRM Head is a leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to the clinical research activities within CVRM Therapeutic Area. This position plays a critical role in driving the development and execution of clinical research programs to support the company's drug development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Providing exceptional scientific and medical leadership in clinical research CVRM Therapeutic Area, aligning with the overall corporate goals and objectives, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field of CVRM.
• Develop and implement the clinical development strategy for the CVRM TA, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, patient needs, and market demands.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and management of global clinical research programs, including study design, protocol development, site selection, data collection, and analysis.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of clinical research professionals, ensuring their professional development and success.
• Collaborate with global and China cross-functional teams, including medical affairs, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, and commercial departments, to ensure seamless integration of clinical research activities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, academic institutions, and other external stakeholders to enhance clinical research opportunities and scientific insights.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, data integrity, ethical standards, and company policies throughout the clinical research process.
• Manage the clinical research CVRM team budget and resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient utilization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., MD, PhD) In-depth understanding of the drug development process, including clinical study design, data analysis, and regulatory requirements.
• At least 10 years of experience in clinical research, with a track record of developing China development strategies, protocols, successful execution of strategies, and registration of drugs in China.
• (CVRM TA experience not mandatory) Strong leadership skills.
• Proven leadership in promoting, motivating, and empowering others to accomplish individual, team, and organizational objectives are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.in both English and Chinese, with fluency in verbal and written communication.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information

Required Skills: Adaptability, Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Decision Making, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Ethical Standards, Innovation, Multilingual Communications, Professional Networking, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 02/28/2027 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.