Job Description
The China Clinical Research Vaccine Head is a leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to the clinical research activities within Vaccine 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Providing exceptional scientific and medical leadership in clinical research Vaccine Therapeutic Area, aligning with the overall corporate goals and objectives, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field of Vaccine.
Clinical Development Strategy: Develop and implement the clinical development strategy for the Vaccine TA, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, patient needs, and market demands.
Clinical Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and management of global clinical research programs, including study design, protocol development, site selection, data collection, and analysis.
Team Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of clinical research professionals, ensuring their professional development and success.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: 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.
External Partnerships: 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.
Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, data integrity, ethical standards, and company policies throughout the clinical research process.
Budget and Resource Management: Manage the clinical research Vaccine team budget and resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient utilization.
Education:
- 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. (Vaccine 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.
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:
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
