Director, Neuroscience - Alzheimer's Disease

Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.

Join us and experience our culture first-hand ? one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you?ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Reporting to the Department Head, the individual will plan and execute research programs to discover novel small molecule drugs or biologics for Alzheimer?s disease. In this role, the Director will provide scientific leadership to his/her staff, be responsible for their performance and their intellectual and career development. He/she will manage material resources to ensure that project objectives are met while coordinating with other members of the Department, with colleagues in other Departments and across the Division. The Director will be expected to establish and maintain an active network of expert contacts outside of the Company and to participate in scientific meetings, professional and scientific organizations.

Requirements include a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant biological field, with at least 8 years postdoctoral research experience gained in an academic and/or industrial environment(s). Must be an acknowledged authority in the Alzheimer?s disease field, as demonstrated by an extensive publication list and invitations to address major scientific meetings. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization is essential. Requires considerable experience in project management and leadership, with demonstrated ability to bring projects to a successful conclusion.

Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose ? bringing Merck?s finest achievements to people around the world.

We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck?s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.

To apply, please visit www.merckboston.com and search for job number # PHA000668. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V ? proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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