The program provides in-depth exposure to clinical drug development with emphasis on key elements of clinical trial planning, execution, data analysis and reporting of clinical trial results.​ Physician Scientists will develop skills working with clinical and cross-functional teams as clinical programs progress toward regulatory approvals Successful candidates will spend their first year in one of the following areas: (a) Global Clinical Development: Understand the role and methods of pharmaceutical research, participate in the writing of research protocols, conduct of clinical trials, safety monitoring, analysis of data and communication of study findings; (b) Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety: Focus on late-stage and lifecycle drug activities, understand key regulatory policies and the procedures for interacting with health agencies (e.g FDA); understand key elements in pharmacovigilance, drug safety monitoring, signal detection and processing of adverse reports; (c) Global Medical/Scientific Affairs: Exposure to the management of a product asset prior to, during and after the launch phase (US and Global) including caveats on drug promotion

• After a successful first year, the Physician Scientist will be equipped to assume a leading role in the team with additional responsibilities and interactions
• The Physician Scientist also has the opportunity to do a second 1-year rotation in another area instead.​

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

Candidates must currently hold an MD degree and have completed residency or fellowship training in an accredited US medical program, preferably within the last 5 years

Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Communication, Drug Development, Drug Research, Ethical Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medical Research, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Research, Pharmacy Regulation, Protocol Development, Regulatory Policies, Research Proposals, Scientific Consulting, Scientific Research

$190,800.00 - $300,300.00 An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits