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February 24, 2026

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Job DescriptionThe Clinical Pathology Scientist (Principal Scientist) supports clinical teams in the use of pathology in clinical trials, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and of high quality. The CPS also leads operational and scientific initiatives to improve the effectiveness of one or more aspects of our development programs. This position will work closely with the Head of Clinical Imaging and Pathology, Pathology Leads, and other Clinical Pathology and Imaging Scientists to provide support internally and externally, as follows:<ul><li>Provide day-to-day oversight of key pathology deliverables on trials. </li><li>Interface with internal stakeholders and external collaborators (such as pathology service vendors) to ensure seamless execution and support for the pathology component of clinical trials. </li><li>Become an expert in at least one group of disease indications, supporting internal and external teams, applying efficiencies and standards developed while supporting the portfolio.</li><li>Execute and manage existing pathology strategies for early and late-stage clinical trial support.</li><li>Exercise foresight and judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding complex pathology projects.</li><li>Work across departments to advance pathology processes, and as needed, challenge the status quo to foster innovation.</li><li>Provide recommendations to enhance technologic pathology strategies and support systems </li><li>Work with quality and compliance teams for quality-related decision making internally, and to support audits of pathology service providers</li><li>Apply understanding of regulatory requirements to support questions related to filings and regulatory strategy related to pathology.</li><li>Support industry presence for our company in clinical pathology at national meetings</li></ul>Support internal initiatives and collaborations with a focus on process improvement, identifying solutions and recommending a course of action.Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceRequired Experience and Skills:<ul><li>Education Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree required</li><li>At least 10 years of experience supporting clinical development in industry.</li><li>Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role at a central research laboratory (CRO) lab.</li><li>Knowledge of the use of pathology in clinical trials for evaluation of efficacy and safety</li><li>Skill in authoring clinical pathology operations documents for trials using pathology for evaluation of efficacy and safety.</li><li>Regulatory experience supporting drug filings</li></ul>Preferred Experience and Skills:<ul><li>Histotechnologist certification or Anatomic Pathology Assistant certification</li><li>Experience working at, or working closely with, anatomic pathology core laboratories</li><li>Experience collaborating with colleagues in cross-functional groups to improve and implement processes required for complex pathology deliverables</li></ul>clinicaltrialjobs EligibleforERPRequired Skills: Accountability, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Trials, Collaborative Development, Cytopathology, Cytotechnology, Diagnostic Pathology, Foster Innovation, Pathology, Personal Initiative, Process Improvements, Quality Control Management, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Trial SupportPreferred Skills: Auditing, Auditing, Audits Compliance, Biomedical Sciences, Business Process Improvements, Cardiology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Development, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Presentations, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Designs, Decision Making, FDA Regulations, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Initiative Activity, Innovation, Lean Process Improvements, Long Term Planning, Medical Imaging, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology {+ 10 more}Current Employees apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld">HERE</a>Current Contingent Workers apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld">HERE</a>US 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 <a href="https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL" target="_blank">click here</a> if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">EEOC Know Your Rights</a><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/gina-genetic-information-nondiscrimination" target="_blank">EEOC GINA Supplement</a>We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.<a href="https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/" target="_blank">Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts</a>U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.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. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.The salary range for this role is$173,200.00 - $272,600.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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 <a href="https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits" target="_blank">https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits</a>.You can apply for this role through <a href="https://jobs.merck.com/us/en" target="_blank">https://jobs.merck.com/us/en</a> (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch 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: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:25%Flexible Work Arrangements:RemoteShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):NoJob Posting End Date:02/27/2026*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. Requisition ID:R385109

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