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Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Merck

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**Job Description**

Under the guidance of a senior leader, the Principal Scientist (Director), Outcomes Research—Women’s Cancer will be a leader in the team responsible for a tumor-level evidence strategy and plan. Will develop and maintain tumor and indication expertise. Will assess unmet medical need and value across tumors/indications for the asset for asset-level tumor/indication prioritization discussions.

Types of studies executed include prospective and retrospective observational studies to characterize disease burden and epidemiology, treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization and costs, physician and patient satisfaction surveys, clinical and patient reported outcomes assessments, and systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Incumbent is expected to contribute to product development and marketing strategies throughout the lifecycle to ensure that product value is defined and developed to achieve optimal market/patient access and reimbursement. The incumbent is expected to work cross-functionally with clinical development, medical affairs, biostatistics, market access, commercial and country affiliates and may have direct interactions with health technology assessment (HTA) agencies and reimbursement decision makers especially related to drug launches.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Lead in value evidence teams in Women’s Cancer and contribute to value evidence strategies. Obtain senior management approval of evidence generation plans. Provide outcomes research leadership on cross-functional regional and global teams.

- Critically assess drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access, and provide input into clinical, regulatory, payer/access, marketing and evidence generation strategies and programs.

- In collaboration with internal teams and external partners, design studies, author study protocols, develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications.

- Responsible for study-related contracting, and budgets.

- Develop supplementary clinical data package in close partnership with markets and HTA statistics group for submission to HTA agencies.

- Support country affiliates to understand local evidence generation needs, adapt health economic evaluations, customize outcomes research documents, such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, according to local requirements.

- Work closely with cross functional teams to effectively communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data internally and to external stakeholders.

- Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area.

- Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide.

- Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals.

**Qualifications**

**Preferred:**

- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration).

**Required**

- Master’s degree (MSc, MPH) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration).

**Experience**

- 4+ years of experience post degree

**Required Skills**

Biostatistics, Clinical Development, Clinical Outcomes, Collaborative Development, Communication, Data Management, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Market Access, Marketing Strategies, Neuroanatomy, Outcomes Research, Pathophysiology, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$190,800.00 - $300,300.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

06/10/2026

- 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: **R399875

Principal Scientist (Director) -Outcomes Research

**Job Description**

**Job Description:**

We are seeking an experienced Director to join our team. This role is responsible for regional category management and sourcing leadership of Patient Access, Market Access, Contract Sales Organization (CSO), and Commercial/Promotional Print, etc. within Marketing Procurement, focused on a global mindset through collaboration with enterprise-wide business partners as well as regional and/or local sourcing professionals in a matrix organization.

The candidate will work with regional and local teams to support development and implementation of a sourcing strategy at a global level, leveraging a Supply Strategy Council framework, while leading key initiative.

In addition, the candidate will be responsible to establish and lead cross-functional teams through the sourcing process and to provide strategy oversight for regional and/or local components of the category. Day-to-day responsibilities of this role include identifying and managing key priorities: value creation, service delivery, foster innovation & digitalization & corporate social environmental responsibility. This individual requires a service mindset.

**Responsibilities**

-  This role is responsible and accountable for sustaining existing and developing new cooperation frameworks across three stakeholder groups:

-  With Procurement Colleagues: Participates/leads teams of global, regional & local representatives to develop and implement strategic source plans as well as to ensure alignment on key initiatives and priorities for broader Marketing services categories. Act as a member of the team willing to carry out the mission and ensure that input from all members is taken into consideration.

-  With Business Partners: Identifies and engages with critical stakeholders and partners to define and meet or exceed business requirements and identify and manage profit plan savings targets. Understands strategic business requirements at 1,3 & 5year horizon. Acts as a trusted advisor to a wide range of business partners in the Marketing organization with a keen ear for needs and wants, and the ability to influence and guide strategic decision making, but also the courage to appropriately challenge the status quo.

-  With Suppliers: Responsible for building relationships with Global, International and Enterprise suppliers and managing key supplier performance against business requirements using proven processes; ensures adequate inclusion of suppliers in RFPs and contracts as applicable. Supports major regional supplier relationships. Interacts with senior-level vendor account management Acts as a representative of the Corporation with a relentless drive to ensure our Company is using Supplier’s core competencies, provides a fair opportunity for sustainable growth, and optimizes the spend.

**Key activities are listed below **: The degree and time dedicated to each of these activities will vary depending on the maturity of the category and the strength and level of trust acquired with both suppliers and business partners.

-  Strategy Creation

-  Target: Definition and planning of high-level objectives targeted to long term results that will impact the way our Company views and purchases this category. This is the "big picture" creation and it entails active engagement with senior stakeholders as well as critical members of the business in the category during the course of Sourcing Management Process.

-  Typical Activities: Meetings with stakeholders to discuss Sourcing Management Process strategic tools; participation in workshops and meetings during Sourcing Management Process; dialogue and meetings with Global Procurement in connection with Target; participation in Market Intelligence activities in connection with Target; data gathering and analysis in connection with Target; others that contribute to fundamentally change or effect the status quo in pursuit of a long-term competitive advantage to our Company.

-  Strategy Execution

-  Target: Implementation/execution of tactical plans or projects directly linked to a strategy created during the course of Sourcing.

-  Typical Activities: Development, rollout and execution of RFIs/RFPs pursuant to supplier selection aligned with strategic goals; process re-engineering in cooperation with the business pursuant to modify or create processes in connection with strategic goals; dialogue and meetings with Global Procurement in connection with execution of strategic goals; others that are directly linked with execution of strategic goals.

-  Operations

-  Target: Drive ongoing procurement activities pursuant to transactions and projects not in connection with Sourcing Management Process or strategy creation/execution. This is the "keep the lights on" and it is normally driven by daily/weekly requests from the business and procurement.

-  Typical Activities: Contract review/negotiations; PO issue resolution; creation of new vendors; supplier issue resolution; technology/process execution; dialogues and meetings with Global Procurement in connection with supplier and stakeholder resolution; data gathering and analysis leading to short/medium term insights not in connection with Sourcing Management Process or strategy creation/execution; all transactions not in connection with Sourcing Management Process or strategy creation/execution which ensure sustainability of the procurement function.

-  Supplier Relationship Management

-  Target: Design, planning and implementation of actions and projects in connection with Sourcing Management Process or strategic goals pursuant to develop, improve, sustain or reposition our Company's relationship with critical/strategic suppliers.

-  Typical Activities: Development/participation in supplier forums, congresses or market organizations; dialogues and meetings with business partners and suppliers in connection with Target; review, analysis and negotiation of contracts pursuant to Target; data gathering/analysis pursuant to generation of insights in connection with Target.

**Our Company's Leadership Standards Applicable To The Role Includes**

-  Make Rapid, Disciplined Decisions - Make timely decisions at the right level with the right data and support them once made.

-  Act with Courage & Candor - Speak openly, honestly and with conviction: have the courage to take appropriate risks and make difficult decisions.

-  Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity - Adhere to the highest standards of trustworthy and ethical behavior in all interactions and hold others to the same standards; comply with all laws, policies, and regulations; identify and address ethical issues without hesitation.

-  Foster Collaboration - Actively listen and seek to understand differing perspectives; work together to achieve the common goals of our Company.

-  Drive Results - Set clear performance standards; overcome obstacles; hold we and others accountable for achieving results.

**Required Experience And Skills**

-  Minimum of 5 years in strategic procurement, Patient Access, Market Access, Contract Sales Organization (CSO), and Commercial/Promotional Print marketing or related roles.

-  Must have strong experience in product access working with various operational and commercial models.

-  Strong analytical skills.

-  In-depth subject matter expertise in patient and market access agencies or sourcing field and current in industry trends and best practices.

-  Proven success in developing and executing global or regional patient and market access sourcing strategies.

-  Strong communications and influencing skills at senior levels.

-  Proven ability to collaborate with a wide variety of individuals, including senior management, stakeholders, team members, other departments and suppliers.

-  Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment Preferred.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

-  Negotiating with market and patient access agencies of record.

-  Advanced Microsoft Office suite experience

-  Knowledge of procurement sourcing tools.

-  Knowledge of analytic dashboards.

**Education**

-  Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business administration.

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Decision Making, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Global Category Management, Inventory Control Management, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Negotiation, People Leadership, Procurement, Procurement Systems, Production Planning, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic/International

**VISA Sponsorship**

Yes

**Travel Requirements**

25%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

05/30/2026

- 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: **R390239

Director, Global Procurement - Marketing Operations

**Job Description**

**Role Summary**

-  The Senior Specialist, Global Medical Information is an entry-level headquarters (HQ)-based role within V&I Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA), responsible for the US and global core functions of the GMI organization: Medical Information, which includes handling of all US healthcare professional (HCP) inquiries and escalated complex global HCP inquiries as well as generating insights and analysis; Medical Review of promotional and non-promotional scientific materials; Training of internal stakeholders; and Compendia and Pathways Submissions.

-  The Senior Specialist has an advanced educational background and reports into the Director, Team Lead.

-  The responsibilities and activities of the Senior Specialist are focused on the US and global core functions of GMI with guidance from senior GMI colleagues (e.g., Associate Director, Director, and/or Director, Team Lead).

**Accountabilities**

**Responsibilities and Primary Activities**

-  Medical Information: Customizes responses to standard and complex US Medical Information requests (MIRs) from HCPs/scientific leaders/payers in writing and/or verbally utilizing scientific response documents (SRDs), conducting literature searches, and/or reaching out to subject matter experts (SMEs) in another area of the Company. Staffs Medical Information booths at HQ-sponsored US and international congresses to verbally answer unsolicited inquiries from HCPs. Responsible for generating insights from Medical Information capabilities to inform strategic planning and identify gaps in data for appropriate stakeholders.

-  Medical Review of US and global promotional and non-promotional scientific materials: Reviews and approves US and global promotional materials from internal Human Health (HH) stakeholders and external partners and non-promotional scientific materials from the Global Scientific & Value Content (GSVC) team to ensure content, messaging, and comparisons are relevant, medically and scientifically accurate, balanced, provide appropriate context, and are consistent with cited appropriate scientific literature, internal scientific information and all applicable Company policies, local regulations, and department SOPs. Conducts medical/scientific review of certain study results plain language summaries (RPLS) that will be posted publicly as part of the Company’s commitment to study results transparency in the EU and US (in partnership with Regulatory Affairs) and submissions to CMS for price negotiations for certain products under the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure that the medical information put forth by the Company is relevant, complete, balanced, and valuable to decision-makers (in partnership with V&I Outcomes Research).

-  Training: Collaborates with internal stakeholders to determine the educational objective of training materials and identifies training gaps. Contributes to the development/creation and delivery of medical/scientific training materials to Our Company’s National Service Center (NSC), field sales representatives, and US Medical Affairs field-based employees. Participates in training of standard operating procedures and processes for internal stakeholders. Compendia and Pathways Submissions: Engages and collaborates with SMEs and relevant stakeholders in the planning, development, review, and approval of product data submissions to Compendia and Pathways organizations.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**

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- Develops relationships and partners with Director, Team Lead, senior GMI colleagues, and other key internal stakeholders (across V&I Global Medical & Value Capabilities [GMVC], V&I GMSA, V&I Outcomes Research, NSC, Clinical, Labeling, Safety, our Manufacturing division, Legal, Compliance, OPAR, Marketing, Promotions, Regulatory Affairs, etc.) as well as external stakeholders to share capabilities/ideas and meet priorities and business needs.

- Serves as a resource and SME within the therapeutic area for the US and global core functions of Medical Information, Medical Review, Training, and Compendia and Pathways Submissions.

**Enterprise Leadership Skills**

- Inclusion: Values different perspectives and conveys respect for individuals of cultures, interpersonal styles, motivations, and backgrounds·

- Strategic Planning: Appropriately prioritizes activities and assignments to meet timelines and works efficiently with internal and external stakeholders·

- Talent Growth: Embraces continuous learning by seeking feedback to identify and participate in appropriate learning activities·

- Networking and Partnerships: Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders who have the knowledge, experience, and resources to achieve results·

- Ownership and Accountability: Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing tasks or assignments and sets high standards for personal performance

**Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience Minimum**

- Relevant advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MSN, MS or equivalent)

- Prior medical information or medical/scientific review or relevant biotech/pharmaceutical experience·

- Some experience or knowledge in specified therapeutic area·

- Basic knowledge of clinical trial methodology, statistical concepts, and evaluation and interpretation of complex scientific literature·

- Solid awareness of the function and value of Medical Information·

- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills·

- Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills

**Preferred**

-

- Two years of medical information or medical/scientific review or relevant biotech/pharmaceutical experience·

- Advanced experience or knowledge in specified therapeutic area·

- Negotiation skills for interaction with cross-functional teams·

- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets·

- Ability to work in a complex organizational environment and effectively operate in a team-oriented structure as well as by oneself

#eligibleforERP

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Clinical Trials, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Insight Generation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Literature Searches, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Knowledge, Medical Review, Medical Writing, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Prioritization, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Promotional Review, Scientific Literature, Stakeholder Management, Statistical Theory, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Team Orientation

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

- 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: **R399889

Senior Specialist, Global Medical Information

Algoteque is a leading IT consultancy with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and digital transformation for clients across multiple sectors, including Banks, Insurance, FinTech, Telco, Media, Industry, Pharma, Energy, Travel, Aeronautics, Retail, FMCG, E-Commerce, and Tech Companies.

We specialize in a wide range of services:
* Software Development
* Engineering Services
* AI & Machine Learning
* Test Automation
* Cybersecurity & Identity Management
* Data Science
* Process Automation
* Near-shore Services
* Technology Outsourcing

With a vast network of over 40,000 highly skilled engineers and consultants across 100+ technical specialties, we rapidly assemble expert teams tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. 

Our nearshore services offer scalability, time zone alignment, and a dedicated team structure, ensuring seamless collaboration and faster project delivery, all while adhering to strict cybersecurity and compliance standards. Our flexible engagement models, including fixed price and time & materials, enable us to deliver results in Agile methodologies.

Headquartered in Poland, we are also established in the Czech Republic, UK, US, and Netherlands, supporting clients globally in their digital transformation journeys.

Visit us at www.algoteque.com or reach out to us at contact@algoteque.com to learn more.

Industry: Technologie i usługi informatyczne
Company Size: 201-500 pracowników

ALGOTEQUE Innovation Hub

ALGOTEQUE is an IT consultancy firm that helps startups, mid-sized and large corporations to create and deliver innovative technologies. Our team has a successful track record in designing, developing, implementing, and integrating software solutions (AI, ML, BI, Web, Automation) for Telecom, Energy, Bank, Insurance, Pharma, Automotive, Industry, e-commerce. We deliver our services both in fixed-price and time-and-materials models, helping our customers achieve their business and IT strategies.

**Job Description**

We are looking for a Full-stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain modern web applications across frontend, backend, and database layers. The role focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality solutions supporting business workflows, integrations, and user experience.

**Responsibilities**

-  Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications.

-  Build responsive and reusable frontend components and user interfaces.

-  Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs.

-  Support integrations and business workflows through scalable service architecture.

-  Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control mechanisms.

-  Design and optimize database structures and queries for performance and reliability.

-  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

-  Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement activities.

**Profile / Requirements**

-  Strong backend development experience with Java (Spring Boot), .NET, or Node.js.

-  Experience building REST APIs and service-based architectures.

-  Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).

-  Strong frontend development experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.

-  Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

-  Experience building responsive and reusable UI components.

-  Understanding of application security, authentication, and authorization concepts.

-  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

**Nice To Have**

-  Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

-  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

-  Experience with microservices architecture.

-  Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

AO4189

Full-stack Developer

**Job Description**

The Human Factors team plays a pivotal role in combination product development (both design and process), commercialization, and lifecycle management. This person will lead and manage human factors activities to ensure compliance with US and global regulatory policies/guidance for all combination products and medical devices in our Company's portfolio and pipeline, including acquisition products.

This position will interact extensively with all subject-matter experts within the Device Development team as well as with members of numerous internal cross-functional product development teams from concept through product launch and post-market surveillance.

**Key Responsibilities And Activities**

Lead Human Factors Project Work (Execution and Strategy), including, but not limited to:

- Establish and own HF strategy from early concept through validation and post-market for devices and combination products.

- Build HF plans and study roadmaps; select methods (user research, task/use-error analysis, risk mitigation, formative/summative usability testing).

- Turn user insights into design inputs for device UI, packaging, labeling, and IFU; guide intuitive, safe designs.

- Partner with marketing, program management, clinical, safety, regulatory, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling to integrate HF and manage risk.

- Lead regulatory deliverables: HF protocols/reports, linkage to risk management (ISO 14971), hazard/use-related risk analyses, and submission materials (FDA, EU MDR).

- Maintain and manage compliant HF documentation and traceability; ensure audit readiness.

- Monitor post-market use-related issues and drive corrective actions and training.

- Improve System-Level Procedures (Methods, Governance, Capability), including, but not limited to

- Define and continuously improve HF process, standards, and templates per IEC 62366-1 and FDA guidance.

- Create reusable platform methods for needs discovery, user profiling, task analysis, and use-related risk assessment.

- Provide portfolio-level guidance for UI, labeling, and IFU to reduce use-related risk.

- Train cross-functional teams on HF practices and compliant documentation.

- Establish metrics and feedback loops (study quality, defects, post-market signals) to prioritize improvements.

- Maintain centralized HF libraries and tools to enable reuse and speed development.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in human factors within the regulatory and industry landscape, and have the ability to represent our company in external communities and exert influence.

**Qualifications**

- B.A./B.S in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Sociology, Engineering, or Chemistry plus 10 years of related experience.

- Strong knowledge of human factors, device regulatory requirements, and industry standards related to device systems.

- Prefer to have experience in team and people coaching.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

**Required Skills**

Combination Products, Commercialization, Design Controls, Human Factor Engineering, Human Factors, Labels, Medical Devices, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Test Method Validation, Troubleshooting, Usability Testing, User Research

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

25%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

05/30/2026

- 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: **R399946

Associate Principal Scientist, Human Factors

**Job Description**

We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Senior Principal Scientist (Sr. Director equivalent) to serve as an Immunology Biomarker Lead within Translational Clinical Biomarkers. This role provides strategic and scientific leadership in the design, execution, analysis, and communication of clinical biomarker strategies across our immune-mediated therapeutic portfolio from discovery to pivotal clinical studies.

The successful candidate will drive decision-centric biomarker strategies that connect drug mechanism, disease biology, precision medicine, pharmacodynamics, dose decisions, and clinical endpoints, directly informing program- and portfolio-level decisions across the development lifecycle.

This role requires strong leadership of multi-disciplinary team efforts through deep scientific expertise, structured decision-making, sophisticated data analysis & interpretation; and cross-functional collaboration, aligning stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

**Primary Responsibilities**

**Strategic Leadership & Program Impact:**

- Lead and shape integrated biomarker strategies across discovery, early- and late-stage clinical programs, ensuring clear hypotheses, fit-for-purpose endpoints, and explicit linkage to key development decisions, in close collaboration with cross-functional leaders, particularly in Discovery, Late-Stage Clinical Development and across Translational Medicine

- Serve as the biomarker strategy lead within cross-functional program teams and represent multi-disciplinary team(s) in governance forums, ensuring biomarker strategies to address mission-critical questions for both forward and reverse translation

- Inform portfolio strategy by advancing biomarker-driven insights that inform target validation, patient selection, and go/no-go decisions

- Translate disease biology and therapeutic mechanism of action into clinically actionable biomarker strategies addressing critical program questions, e.g. proof of biology, pharmacodynamic effects, precision medicine and surrogate endpoints for efficacy.

- Drive selection and application of innovative biomarker approaches, aligned with biological rationale and clinical utility

**Cross-functional Leadership & Alignment**

- Lead biomarker sub-teams and related working groups, including clinical, discovery, translational, regulatory, bio-stats, and data sciences

- Collaborate effectively across disciplines to integrate scientific perspectives into cohesive strategies

- Provide scientific leadership to enable hypothesis-driven, decision-focused biomarker strategies

- Grow and develop team members, including mentorship of direct report(s) and other scientists in the department, acting as a role model and culture driver

**Data Interpretation & Communication**

- Champion biomarker analysis plans and provide critical scientific input to the interpretation of complex datasets to deliver scientifically rigorous and clinically meaningful conclusions

- Clearly articulate insights to internal stakeholders, governance bodies, and external scientific audiences

- Support external engagement, including publications, presentations, and KOL interactions, as appropriate

**NOTE: This role is available in Rahway, NJ, Boston/Cambridge, MA or Upper Gwynedd, PA based on candidate preference**

**Education**

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

- Ph.D. or M.D. with 12+ years in Immunology or related scientific discipline and relevant experience with autoimmune diseases and/or translational medicine

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Deep expertise in immunology and immune-mediated/inflammatory diseases, with experience in at least one of the following:

- Gastrointestinal/mucosal inflammation

- Rheumatology

- Dermatology

- Proven track record of driving translational strategies that inform clinical development decisions, including close cross-functional collaboration and partnership

- Demonstrated ability to lead highly matrixed organizations

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, decision-oriented insights

- Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders

- Working knowledge with biostatistics, bioinformatics, and advanced data analytics

- Strategic mindset with a focus on decision impact rather than data generation alone

- Strong leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders

- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Experience advancing precision medicine strategies

- Direct managerial experience

#EligibleforERP

**Required Skills**

Autoimmune Diseases, Biomarker Research, Dermatology, Gastrointestinal Disease, Immunology, Inflammatory Diseases, Leadership, Rheumatology, Strategic Planning, Translational Medicine

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$210,400.00 - $331,100.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic/International

**VISA Sponsorship**

Yes

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

06/30/2026

- 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: **R399013

Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Clinical Biomarkers

ALGOTEQUE is an IT consultancy firm that helps startups, mid-sized and large corporations to create and deliver innovative technologies. Our team has a successful track record in designing, developing, implementing, and integrating software solutions (AI, ML, BI, Web, Automation) for Telecom, Energy, Bank, Insurance, Pharma, Automotive, Industry, e-commerce. We deliver our services both in fixed-price and time-and-materials models, helping our customers achieve their business and IT strategies.

**Job Description**

We are looking for a Data Scientist to design and optimize scalable data solutions supporting analytics, reporting, and advanced data-driven initiatives. The role focuses on data modeling, ETL/ELT design, automation, and enabling efficient data consumption across BI, analytics, and application environments.

**Responsibilities**

-  Design and develop ETL/ELT pipelines and scalable data workflows.

-  Build and optimize data models, data lakes, and data warehouse solutions.

-  Implement data pipeline automation using CI/CD practices.

-  Monitor data jobs and troubleshoot failures or performance issues.

-  Enable data consumption for BI tools, dashboards, analytics teams, and APIs.

-  Process and manage structured and semi-structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Parquet, etc.).

-  Optimize data solutions for analytics, reporting, and scalability.

-  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and analytical needs.

**Profile / Requirements**

-  Strong experience with data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT design, and data modeling.

-  Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.

-  Strong SQL skills for data transformation and analysis.

-  Experience designing and managing data lakes and data warehouses.

-  Experience working with structured and semi-structured data formats.

-  Understanding of CI/CD practices and data pipeline automation.

-  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-  Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

**Nice To Have**

-  Knowledge of Java or Scala.

-  Experience supporting BI, analytics, or API-driven data solutions.

-  Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms.

-  Experience with large-scale data processing and optimization.

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Data Scientist

**Job Description**

**Job Description**

The Screening & Compound Profiling group within the Quantitative Biosciences Department is seeking a Principal Scientist with deep expertise in applied quantitative pharmacology and/or biochemistry to join our Research Laboratories in Rahway, NJ. This role will provide senior-level expertise at the interface of in vitro pharmacology and quantitative modeling. The successful candidate will serve as a scientific resource across the broader research organization, contributing rigorous pharmacological analysis across programs and delivering mechanistic insight to drug discovery decisions spanning target classes, modalities, and therapeutic areas. The primary responsibilities of this role will be to develop, apply, and communicate quantitative data models that elucidate molecular mechanisms of action, support translational profiling of compound activities, and guide molecular optimization. The ideal candidate will combine authoritative command of foundational concepts in drug action rooted in biochemistry, enzymology, transporter/channel biology, or a related discipline with strong mathematical fluency and the ability to address complex pharmacological challenges in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. This individual will materially strengthen local lead-finding capabilities while partnering with teams across the research network to advance our discovery pipeline.

**Responsibilities**

- Provide quantitative analysis and consultation to drug discovery project teams across the network, either as an embedded team member or as an advisory resource

- Develop and apply mechanistic and empirical models to characterize compound activity and inform structure-activity relationships

- Translate pharmacological data into actionable recommendations for medicinal chemistry, biology, and translational colleagues

- Mentor junior scientists in analytical methods, modeling approaches, and effective data communication

- Represent Screening & Compound Profiling in cross-functional and cross-site settings, contributing pharmacological perspective to broader strategic discussions

- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that supports scientific rigor and professional growth

**Education Requirement**

Ph.D. in pharmacology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a closely related discipline with 10 years of relevant experience.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Extensive drug discovery experience, preferably in an industry setting, with demonstrated impact across multiple programs and/or therapeutic areas

- Deep expertise in quantitative pharmacological frameworks including dose-response analysis, enzyme kinetics, receptor binding theory, and mechanistic modeling of drug action

- Strong mathematical foundation in calculus, ordinary differential equations, and applied statistics as used in pharmacological modeling and quantitative data analysis

- Exceptional communication skills — able to construct clear, data-driven narratives and calibrate delivery to diverse audiences without sacrificing scientific rigor

- Established scientific reputation evidenced by publications, presentations, or recognized contributions to the field

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Proficiency in scientific computing (Python and/or R) for model fitting, simulation, and development of analytical tools

- Familiarity with contemporary hit-finding and screening approaches including affinity-oriented techniques (DNA-encoded libraries, mRNA display), high-throughput screening (binding and cellular functional assays, biochemical functional readouts), and assay development, miniaturization, optimization, and validation for screening

- Familiarity with molecular and cell biology, physiology, and contemporary experimental approaches to evaluate experimental perturbation of biological processes including high-content imaging, transcriptomics (RNA-seq, DRUG-seq), proteomics, and mass spectrometry, with sufficient quantitative literacy to interpret and contextualize results

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Biochemical Assays, Cell-Based Assays, Communication, Compound Screening, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Enzymology, Ethical Compliance, In Vitro Pharmacology, Leading Project Teams, Mathematics, Mathematics Modeling, Mechanism of Action, Mentor Coaching, Molecular Profiling, Numerical Modeling, Persuasion, Professional Networking, Quantitative Reasoning, Simulation Models, Statistics, Systems Biology

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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 - $272,600.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic/International

**VISA Sponsorship**

Yes

**Travel Requirements**

No Travel Required

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/5/2026

- 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: **R392669

Principal Scientist, Biology-Discovery

**Job Description**

The Senior Clinical Director (Senior Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new medicines in the Oncology Asset therapeutic area. Our company's Oncology Asset TA medicines are generally in transition from early to late clinical development. The Senior Clinical Director may manage the entire cycle of clinical development for their assigned studies including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.

**Role Responsibilities**

**Specifically, the Senior Clinical Director may be responsible for:**

- Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications

- Developing clinical development strategies for investigational drugs

- Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy

- Medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational drugs, including dose optimization studies

- Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication

- Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds

- Working with the tumor teams (PDTs) for the transition of new investigational drugs to registrational studies

- Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities

**The Senior Director May**

- Actively engage with other functional areas in support of study execution

- Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects

- Assist the Executive Director and/or Associate Vice President in ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs

- Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility.

**The Senior Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:**

- Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies

- Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs

- Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in his/her particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our company's drugs

- Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility.

**To Accomplish These Goals, The Senior Director May**

- Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences

- Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world

- Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.

**Education**

- M.D or M.D./Ph.D.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Must have experience in industry or as senior faculty in academia

- Minimum of 3 years clinical medicine experience

- Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia

- Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical studies and protocols

- Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement

- Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research

- Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment

- Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology or related discipline

- Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication

**Required Skills**

Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Clinical Development, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Trial Development, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Development, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Strategic Planning

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$282,200.00 - $444,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

25%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

05/28/2026

- 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: **R394490

Senior Principal Scientist (Senior Director), Clinical Research, ADC

**Job Description**

This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I), Outcomes Research organization, which is responsible for real-world evidence generation and outcomes research studies to enable sustained patient access to our company’s innovations and improve patient health outcomes. Under the guidance of a senior leader, this individual will support the V&I, Outcomes Research teams in Lung Cancers.

**Primary Responsibilities**

This position has primary responsibility for planning/managing a comprehensive program of real-world evidence and non-interventional research activities for in-line and pipeline products for lung cancers to meet the value evidence needs of clinicians, payers, policymakers, health technology assessment (HTA)/reimbursement agencies, and health systems globally.

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- Critically assess drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access in collaboration with internal teams, and provide input into clinical, payer/access, marketing and value evidence generation strategies and programs.

- In collaboration with internal teams and external partners, design non-interventional and data synthesis studies, author study protocols, develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications.

- Responsible for study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management.

- Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers, and Global Value Dossiers.

- Develop supplementary clinical data package for submission to Health Technology Assessment (HTA) agencies in close partnership with country affiliates and HTA statistics group.

- Support country affiliates to understand local evidence generation needs, adapt health economic evaluations, customize outcomes research documents, such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, according to local requirements.

- Work closely with cross functional teams to effectively communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data internally and to external stakeholders.

- Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area.

- Build partnerships with scientific experts worldwide.

- Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD, or PharmD with fellowship in relevant discipline (Health services research, Outcomes research, Epidemiology, Public health, Health economics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy administration).

- Four or more years of experience post-doctoral degree or 7+ years of experience post master’s degree in life science industry conducting NIR and generating Value Evidence.

- Oncology experience

The following skills and knowledge are needed to be successful in this role:

- Decision making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

- Emotional intelligence: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships. Ability to work with difficult stakeholders while achieving business results.

- Networking and partnerships: Building partnerships; developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.

- Innovation: Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.

- Knowledge of evolving payer and reimbursement environment: Educate the asset teams on impact of US Value Assessment and other key market HTA requirements on the asset and possible mitigation strategies.

**Required Skills**

Data Management, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Innovation, Life Science, Outcomes Research, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Program Management, Public Health, Qualitative Coding, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$190,800.00 - $300,300.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

Yes

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

05/26/2026

- 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: **R395939

Principal Scientist (Director) - Outcomes Research

**Job Description**

Our company's Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply (PSCS) organization translates molecules to medicines, working from the discovery interface through registration stability manufacturing by designing, developing and scaling-up the formulation, device, and manufacturing process. Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.

The successful candidate will be a passionate scientist with strong academic fundamentals and a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health. In this role, the individual will be responsible for leading CMC project teams and the formulation development of new chemical entities through a matrix team from initial first in human formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules, tablets) through final market formulation definition and manufacturing process robustness assessment. This individual will also be responsible for driving new technology strategy, scientific understanding and capability builds within the organization.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Lead development of new, innovative approaches for product development, generation of experimental designs, execution experimental plans and data analysis to impact pipeline development and set strategic direction

- Mentors technical staff to develop team members scientifically and support the execution of pipeline programs

- Ability to spearhead Due Diligence of potential pipeline assets and drug delivery technologies, including representing PSCS on cross-functional teams to make strategic and technical recommendations to leadership

- Sets direction and coordinates technology development efforts in emerging drug delivery areas

- Drives evaluation of new technologies and leads capability build to deploy them to pipeline assets

- Collaborates effectively within and across functional areas to lead the development of novel drug delivery technologies

- Is a recognized subject matter expert in at least one area of drug delivery and/or drug product manufacturing technology

- The desired individual is someone who will bring knowledge and creativity to the position as well as have the discipline to drive results

- Can independently execute formulation and process development activities using Design of Experiments for new chemical entities or life cycle management opportunities while also helping to coach others in a collaborative environment

- Coordinate development activities with chemistry, analytical, and physical characterization groups

- Leads project activities at external manufacturing sites

- Facilitate manufacturing, packaging and release of clinical supplies for clinical studies, assist in scale up activities at pilot and commercial scale, and summarize results in technical reports and presentations

- Enhance our company's professional image and competitive advantage through patents, presentations, publications and professional activities and advance areas such as science and technology development, technical and business strategic improvements, business process innovations

- Builds and maintains awareness of relevant and emerging technologies and capabilities at a department level to develop institutional understanding and develop staff across the organization

**Education Minimum Requirement**

- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.

- M.S. degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with minimum of 10 years relevant industrial experience.

- B.S. degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with minimum of 14 years relevant industrial experience.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Capable of leading formulation development activities in matrix team environments to define a robust formulation and manufacturing process

- Ability to lead complex teams in the development of new molecules and new technologies that shape drug delivery strategy across our company

- Extensive experience with conventional and novel drug product technologies that can be utilized to develop pipeline assets, including hands on experience to independently operate in a pilot plant as well as an in-depth understanding of the science to train others in the department

- Recognized as a technical expert and scientific contributor with proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas

- Has broad knowledge of formulation science and in-depth knowledge in multiple areas, including core understanding of the drug development process, excipient attributes, and formulation-process interplay

- Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and lead complex experiments and data analysis

- Track record of working effectively with team-members of diverse skill sets and backgrounds

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Prior experience leading development projects at an enterprise level

- Strong mentoring capabilities to build individuals and teams

- Recognized as a subject matter expert in multiple drug delivery and/or manufacturing technology

- Demonstrated ability to identify, fundamentally characterize and address manufacturing challenges through the development and optimization of novel production technologies.

- Desire to build new capabilities through the evaluation of new technologies and hands-on optimization of existing technologies.

- Ability to engage others to build a strong scientific community and address drug delivery challenges.

- Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of physical/organic chemistry, physical pharmacy & materials science to solving practical pharmaceutical development problems

**Required Skills**

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Animal Vaccination, Cell Culture Process Development, Cell Line Development, Chemical Biology, Chemical Physics, Combination Products, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Innovative Thinking, Leadership Mentoring, Manufacturing Processes, Materials Science, Mentorship, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Development, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Process Manufacturing, Professional Collaboration, Professional Networking, Project Development, Quality by Design {+ 5 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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 - $272,600.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

06/1/2026

- 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: **R384443

Principal Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences

**Job Description**

**The role is on-site, based in Rahway, NJ and will support our second shift operations which operate from 3:00 PM EST to 11PM EST.**

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

In the role of Associate Principal Scientist, you will be a key member of the Analytical Research and Development Microbiology team, supporting a rapidly expanding pipeline through close collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders. This role is responsible for generating and delivering critical microbiology data within a GMP laboratory setting, including finished product testing, utilities monitoring, and environmental monitoring.

Working within a fast‑paced, integrated, and multidisciplinary environment, the Associate Principal Scientist is expected to demonstrate strong proficiency in GMP microbiology laboratory practices, including microbiological data review, quality procedures, and compliance expectations.

In this role, you will be accountable for building and sustaining a scientifically sound, risk‑based, and inspection‑ready microbiology program by integrating Environmental Monitoring and Product Testing into a comprehensive contamination control strategy.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Lead the execution of microbiology finished product testing, utilities, and environmental monitoring in GMP environment

- Leverage QC microbiology expertise as a subject matter expert in support of sterile operations within the quality control department including isolator qualifications, sterility testing, biological indicator challenge tests, and method suitability, endotoxin, microbial enumeration, media / reagent quality control testing, mycoplasma.

- Directly contribute to experimental design of special studies in support of aseptic operations, execution, authoring and trend analysis of environmental monitoring and utilities trend reports.

- Deep knowledge of risk-based assessment, Environmental Monitoring Performance Qualification (EMPQ), Clean Utilities Monitoring and contamination control strategies is essential. These skills ensure robust identification and mitigation of potential risks, as well as the implementation of comprehensive monitoring and preventive measures to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance.

- Experience with testing in clean room environments and Aseptic process validation preferred

- Drive experimental design, execution, and data interpretation of microbiology data.

- Oversee the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA and data integrity principle.

- Execute test method suitability studies and implement microbiology methods to support release and stability testing of small molecule, biologic, and vaccines finished drug products.

- Troubleshoot and lead any investigations associated with GMP testing through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams and/or Quality stakeholders. Identify appropriate corrective and preventative actions.

- Partner with internal stakeholders and partners including Quality, Pipeline, and Operations.

- Supervise microbiology testing, data entry, data review, equipment, lab inventory and author /approve reports and data summaries.

- Conduct project management and/or scientific oversight of studies performed at Contract Laboratories

- Contribute expertise and creativity to the collective knowledge and aid in solving complex problems.

- Participate in internal and external compliance audit activities.

- Perform additional duties as assigned.

**Education Minimum Requirements**

- Minimum 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience for applicants with a PhD degree; 10 years of experience with a MS degree, or 12 years of experience with a BS in Microbiology or related Biological Sciences, or equivalent with microbiological testing experience.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- A proven record of strong technical problem solving and laboratory experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are necessary to qualify for this role.

- Extensive knowledge and experience of microbiology testing in context of, environmental monitoring program leadership – own and continuously improve the site EM program in alignment with EU GMP Annex 1and internal standards

- Design and justify risk- based EM strategies ( locations, Frequencies, methods) and ensure integration of EM into the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS)

- Oversee EM lifecycle activities, including EMPQ, requalification and periodic review

- Lead EM data trending and statistical evaluation( e.g. MODA or equivalent systems

- Identify emerging risk, low- level trends, and adverse patterns

- Extensive knowledge and experience of microbiology testing in aseptic manufacturing, and finished product testing in a GMP environment

- Translate microbiological data into proactive risk mitigation actions

- Expertise in nonsterile and aseptic manufacturing and associated GMP product testing

- Experience in leading and supporting quality investigations in the microbiology discipline

- Experience with internal / external audit process and authoring responses to observations

- Knowledge of current microbiology industry guidelines and compendia

- Experience with MODA, SAP, Veeva, LIMS is a plus.

**Leadership**

- Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and develop laboratory staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

- Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating microbiology projects to meet deadlines and quality standards and ensuring teams meet timelines / deliverables.

- Strong decision-making skills and the capacity to lead by example, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

This role is responsible for building and sustaining a scientifically robust, risk based, and inspection ready microbiology program, integrating Environmental Monitoring and Product Testing into a comprehensive contamination control strategy.

**Required Skills:**

Adaptability, Biological Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Scientific leadership, Microbiological Tests, Aseptic techniques, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Interpersonal Relationship, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Communications, and Team Player.

#AR&D

**Required Skills:**

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Method Development, Assay Development, Biological Assay Development, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Cell-Based Assays, Chromatographic Techniques, Contamination Control, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Environmental Monitoring, External Collaboration, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Manufacturing Compliance, Mass Spectrometry Analysis, Microbiological Test, Optimism, Problem Solving, Process Analytical Technology (PAT) {+ 2 more}

**Preferred Skills:**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here 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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship:**

No

**Travel Requirements:**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements:**

Not Applicable

**Shift:**

2nd - Evening

**Valid Driving License:**

No

**Hazardous Material(s):**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date:**

05/29/2026

- 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: **R396627

Associate Principal Scientist, Microbiology AR&D (2nd Shift)

**Job Description**

The Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery in our Research and Development Department will be responsible for identifying new molecular entities and technologies for use in animal health from our Company Laboratories or from external partners such as human pharma or biotech companies as well as academia. The successful candidate will be a key driver to advance novel targets and will lead these research programs from ideation through the early research and proof-of-concept phase up to the development stage. She/he/they will interface with researchers and senior management throughout the organization as well as external partners and operate within a matrix structure to garner resources for the necessary research work (Medicinal and Process Chemistry, in vitro Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Disease Models, Formulation Development, Safety & Toxicology). The position will report directly to the Distinguished Scientist and Global Head, our Company's Research & Development Liaison and Discovery – Non-infectious Diseases.

**Education**

- Required: DVM/VMD, as well as a PhD in experimental pharmacology

**Required Experience**

- Minimum of 8 years industry or pharmaceutical research experience in drug discovery or preclinical research with a focus on in vivo pharmacology

- Advanced and thorough scientific knowledge in pharmacology, disease mechanisms and related preclinical models

- Expertise in one of the following fields: oncology, diabetes, respiratory & immunology, cardiology, pain & inflammation, reproduction, drug delivery or biotechnology

- Knowledge of regulatory aspects of pharmaceuticals including GLP, GCP and GMP

- Ability to manage multiple projects, including budgets, contracts, and timelines

- Ability to independently plan, recommend and complete research programs

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Effective creator of executive level presentations and documents

- Experience in preparing patent applications in support of patent coverage of research efforts

- 10 % Travel

**Preferred Experience**

- Board certification in Pharmacology

- Project management skills within pharmaceuticals

- Experience in developing and managing collaborations with outsource providers, vendors, contractors and academic institutions

- Experience in working with business development to identify and license external technology opportunities

**Location:**

- Our Company's Animal Health Headquarters, Rahway, NJ

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Assay Development, Biochemical Assays, Cell Culture Techniques, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Ethical Compliance, Functional Genomics, In Vivo Models, Leading Project Teams, Molecular Biology Techniques, Persuasion, Professional Networking, Protein Biochemistry, Protein Purifications, Science, Social Collaboration, Virology

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$169,700.00 - $267,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

06/5/2026

- 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: **R363749

Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery

**Job Description**

The Biologics Analytical Research & Development department of our Company's Research Laboratories Division is seeking applicants for a Principal Scientist position available at its Rahway, New Jersey research facility. The Principal Scientist is a highly visible and impactful senior scientific role tasked with working closely with the group Director to define analytical strategy and to lead a team of scientists in solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and lab informatics disciplines to enable development of biologics active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

We are looking for a team player with strong leadership skills and the passion for mentoring and working along others in a laboratory setting. Applicants must have effective organizational and multi-tasking skills, have demonstrated excellent scientific leadership, and have superior communications skills, both written and oral. A track record of delivering impactful solutions to complex problems, and evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration is expected. Experience leading small groups of technical personnel, leading projects, and defining group or departmental strategy will aid in distinguishing candidates.  An established reputation for scientific excellence supported by publications and external presentations is expected.

**Qualifications**

**Education Minimum Requirements:**

- Ph.D. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, M.S. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or B.S. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 14 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Extensive experience in analysis of biologics (e.g., Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX) and Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) techniques

- Extensive experience with process- and impurity-related residual assay development using molecular biology and immunoassay techniques

- Strong background in analytical control strategy development and execution

- Demonstrated ability to develop talent through good mentoring skills. Experience with matrix management and peer to peer coaching.

- Demonstrated ability for taking initiative, creativity, and innovation in problem solving

- Background in Analytical Methodologies and sound scientific understanding of Critical Quality Attributes/QbD/DOE principles as well as data analysis and statistics for setting specifications

- Ability to design, execute and/or direct the development and qualification of release, characterization, and stability assays for testing of clinical trial material and in support of product and process development

- A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work both independently for development of assays and cross-functionally for successful transfer of assays. Plan assay optimization and documentation to meet program deadlines.

- Authoring and reviewing internal technical reports, sections of regulatory filings (e.g., IND, BLA) and external scientific publications.

- Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Understanding of protein degradation mechanisms and link between analytical methodologies for analysis.

Experience with qualification, validation, and transfer of assays to a GxP or regulated laboratory environment as listed in ICH Q2 and USP.

- Experience with complex glycan analysis and link to mechanisms of actions.

- Experience in analysis of various Biologic modalities (e.g., mAb, antibody-drug conjugate, fusion protein).

- Knowledge and experience in Antibody Drug Conjugate method development

- Established scientific reputation supported by publications and external presentations

- Strong external network to benchmark competitors and equipment vendors

- Experience in high-throughput experimentation and data-rich experimentation

AR&D

**Required Skills**

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Anion Exchange Chromatography, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Assay Development, Bioanalysis, Bioanalytical Analysis, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Chromatographic Techniques, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Trials, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Dosage Forms, Drug Development, Ethical Compliance, Immunochemistry, Liquid Chromatography (LC), Matrix Management, Mentoring Staff, Method Validation, Personal Initiative, Pharmaceutical Management {+ 4 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$156 900,00 - $247 000,00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

06/6/2026

- 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: **R381546

Principal Scientist, Biologics Analytical R&D

**Job Description**

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) within our Company's Research Laboratories is on a mission to rapidly deliver biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing an inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field.

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) includes three lab-facing technical functional areas: Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream and Downstream Process Development & Engineering. The latter two together form our Biologics’ Process Development (BPD) group. This job posting covers opportunities for the BPD group. We are actively looking for highly motivated people with a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing.

**Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To**

- Innovation

- Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes

- Apply rigorous scientific principles and data analyses to solve challenging problems related to developing robust, cost-effective processes

- Experimental Design and Problem-Solving

- Develop and characterize robust processes for delivering multi-kilogram quantities of life-changing medicines

- Design and conduct lab and/or pilot-scale studies to support mechanistic understanding, scale-up, and transfer of processes to manufacturing

- Collaboration and effective communication:

- Work with a collaborative, cross-functional team of talented scientists and engineers to advance the biologics pipeline from early- to late-stage development

- Partner with groups in both research and manufacturing divisions

- Represent your functional area in cross-functional teams

- Coaching and Mentoring

- Train and mentor junior scientists in experimental design, execution, and data interpretation

- Safety and Compliance

- Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

**Minimum Education Requirements**

- Bachelor's Degree with 4 years, or Master's Degree with 3 years or PhD with 0+ years of relevant experience (or expected PhD graduation within 6 months from date of application) in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related fields

**Required Experience And Skills**

- A proven ability to design and execute hands-on lab and/or in silico experiments

- Proficiency with statistical design and analysis tools

- Excellent communication skills, ability to work in matrixed teams and collaborate with partners cross-functionally

- A demonstrated ability to think critically with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

In addition to the required skillsets above, relevant experience is needed in either upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing as described below.

~~**Upstream** ~~

- Knowledge of recombinant protein expression, metabolic pathways, biochemistry, and cell culture

- Understanding of basic bioreactor principles, mass transfer kinetics

- Understanding of cell & molecular biology

~~**Downstream** ~~

- Sound scientific knowledge of protein properties and purification

- Understanding of unit operations such as chromatography, filtration, crystallization, precipitation, adsorption, mixing etc.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- History of external presentations and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals

- Data science, modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence; proficiency with programming languages

- Evaluating and introducing novel technologies and analytical tools in process development and manufacturing

- Knowledge of protein biochemistry, biophysics, conjugation techniques

- Vector construction, Genetic Engineering, and Systems Biology

- Knowledge of cell-line development for protein expression in mammalian systems and suspension cell culture

- Hands-on experience with RNA and whole-genome (re)sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis

- High throughput experimentation using automation platforms

- Familiarity with feed and media development for large-scale recombinant protein expression in mammalian systems

- Knowledge of Quality by Design, Process Characterization and Control Strategy development

#BPRD #PRD

**Required Skills**

Biomanufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Bioprocessing, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Drug Delivery Technology, Flow Cytometry, High-Throughput Screening, Interpersonal Relationships, Microbiology, Molecular Biology Techniques, Molecular Microbiology, Multi-Color Flow Cytometry, Preformulation, Process Optimization, Production Process Development, Protein Biochemistry, Protein Expression, Protein Purifications

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

Yes

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/15/2026

- 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: **R396511

Biologics Process Research & Development , Senior Scientist

**Job Description**

**Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQ-LMAS) – Analytical Transfer Team**

Our company's Manufacturing Division, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQ-LMAS), in our company's Manufacturing Division, is accountable for the commercialization of large molecule, vaccines and biologics, analytical techniques from Phase III through launch and transfer to supply. This team is highly motivated, fast-paced, and focused on the rapid advancement of our Company's large molecule pipeline, plus growth of existing products. This position will specifically involve oversight of Global Filing Launch Strategy (GFLS) shipping and logistics coordination supporting product registration and Test On Importation (TOI).

Within the Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQ- LMAS) organization, this Analytical Transfer Team includes activities interfacing with a global network of product manufacturing and testing sites, collaborating with product development groups within our our company Manufacturing Division and our our company's Research Laboratories division, continuous improvement of analytical methodology, assay validation, analytical technical transfer, and Biologics License Application preparation.

**In this role within GQ-LMAS, opportunities include but are not limited to the following:**

- Manage global registration and TOI activities including shipping coordination, planning, and scheduling of shipments.

- Follow up with customers after shipments to confirm shipping conditions and to resolve temperature excursions.

- Manage internal and global analytical method transfer activities including shipping coordination.

- Collaborate with commercial manufacturing teams to support facility start-up activities and provide analytical support both within the company's network and at contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) or contract testing laboratories (CTLs).

- Lead assignment execution against accelerated, critical-path timelines in a right-first-time manner.

- Author and/or review technical documents to support analytical issues.

- Support GFLS teams from a shipping and logistics perspective.

- Support various vaccine and biologics registrations, launches, and troubleshooting activities external to the US, including documentation preparation and coordinate supply of critical reagent shipments.

**Education Minimum Requirement**

- Support various vaccine and biologics registrations, launches, and troubleshooting activities external to the US, including documentation preparation and coordinate supply of critical reagent shipments.

- Bachelor of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related sciences)

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Detail oriented and good project management skills.

- Ability to work independently.

- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

- Ability to learn and multi-task.

- Understanding and historical application of how the sample management and logistics process support both analytical and process-based activities within commercialization

- Good technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and proven performance record.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in a GMP laboratory environment, sample / inventory management, or quality control experience.

- Analytical method validation or method transfer experience.

- Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC, ELISA, Capillary Electrophoresis, etc.) is a plus.

- General understanding of international and domestic biological material movement regulations.

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Assay, Biologics License Application (BLA), Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Cell-Based Assays, Communication, Customer Follow-Ups, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunoassays, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Product Registrations, Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), Sample Management, Self Motivation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

06/2/2026

- 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: **R398653

Scientist, Analytical R&D

**Job Description**

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) within our Company's Research Laboratories is on a mission to rapidly deliver biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing an inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field.

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) includes three lab-facing technical functional areas: Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream and Downstream Process Development & Engineering. The latter two together form our Biologics’ Process Development (BPD) group. This job posting covers opportunities for the BPD group. We are actively looking for highly motivated people with a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing.

As an Associate Scientist in Biologics’ Process Development (BPD) you will work with a highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers to design, develop and execute robust processes in support of early- to late-stage biological products. You will apply rigorous scientific principles to solve challenging problems focused on developing the best processes to deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to additional areas of interest such as biophysical, process, economic and/or multivariate modeling as we are committed to leveraging digital ways of working to enhance our ability to design robust processes.

**Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To**

-  Contribute to the development of innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes

-  Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of drug substance

-  Independently design and conduct experiments for individual unit operations using relevant operational parameters and analytical inputs

-  Integrate unit operations both physically and with relevant process control and monitoring platforms for concurrent operations

-  Collaborate across the department, process analytics, and other functional teams in both Research & Development and manufacturing to advance the biologics pipeline

-  Conduct laboratory-scale and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and tech transfer of processes

-  Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

**Education**

**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:**

BS (or expected completion within 6 months of application) in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Structural biology, or related fields

**Required Experience And Skills**

-  Scientific understanding of the engineering principles for recombinant protein production unit operations.

-  Knowledge with aseptic technique, protein biophysical properties, and general protein laboratory practices

-  Strong passion and commitment to integrate science and innovation into biologics’ process development

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

-  Experience with molecular biology, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, biochemical engineering, or protein analytical technologies

-  Knowledge of statistical data analysis tools such as the design of experiments and multivariate data analysis

#BPRD #PRD

**Required Skills**

Bioprocesses, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Centrifugation, Chromatographic Techniques, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Downstream Process Development, Evaluating New Technologies, Experimentation, Innovation, Laboratory Scales, Mammalian Cell, Mammalian Cell Culture, Membrane Filtration Systems, Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Process Scale Up, Protein Biochemistry, Protein Expression, Protein Purifications, Scientific Methods, Structural Biology, Technology Transfer

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/15/2026

- 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: **R396514

Biologics Process Research & Development, Associate Scientist

**Job Description**

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) within our Company's Research Laboratories is on a mission to rapidly deliver biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing an inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field.

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) includes three lab-facing technical functional areas: Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream Process Development (UPD) and Downstream Process Development & Engineering (DPDE). This job posting covers opportunities for all three functional areas. We are actively looking for highly motivated people with a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to one or more of the three technical functional areas mentioned above.

As a Scientist in Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D), you will work with immensely creative and collaborative team members to design and develop robust processes in support of early- and late-stage biologics. You will innovate to support our company's biologics pipeline and production platforms through rigorous scientific principles. You will have the opportunity to apply and integrate innovation into biologic process sciences to establish our company as the industry leader in next-generation biologics manufacturing. You may also be expected to contribute to additional areas of interest such as biophysical, reactor, process, economic and/or multivariate modeling as we are committed to leveraging digital ways of working to enhance our ability to design robust processes.

**Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To**

-  Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologics manufacturing processes

-  Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of therapeutics

-  Design and conduct experiments related to cell-line development, upstream or downstream bioprocessing

-  Integrate unit operations with relevant process control and monitoring platforms

-  Collaborate across Biologics Process Research & DevelopmentBPR&D, process analytics, and other functional areas in research and manufacturing to advance the biologics pipeline

-  Conduct laboratory- and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing sites

-  Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

**Education**

**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:**

Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or master's degree in chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields with research background in molecular biology, cell culture or protein purification

**Required Experience And Skills**

-  Experience with one or more of molecular biology, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, biochemical engineering, or analytical technologies

-  Scientific understanding of the engineering principles behind recombinant protein production and purification

-  Ability to comprehend and execute experiments independently

-  Ability to organize, communicate, analyze, and present experimental data to drive conclusions and further study designs

-  Knowledge of aseptic technique, protein biophysical properties, and general protein laboratory practices

-  Demonstrated ability to independently prepare technical documents and scientific presentations to capture development progress, scientific investigations, and technology development output

-  Basic understanding of statistical methods and data analysis tools

-  Strong passion and commitment to integrate science and innovation into biologic process development

-  Ability to excel in a collaborative and matrix environment

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

-  Demonstrated capabilities in understanding and operating bioanalytical techniques to characterize microbial or cell culture processes

-  Ability to think critically with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

-  High throughput screening, automated bioreactor systems, and liquid handlers

-  Experience with process transfer to clinical or commercial manufacturing facilities

-  Knowledge of process control and workflow automation tools

-  Strong foundation in statistical analysis, design of experiments, data science, computational modeling

#BPRD #PRD

**Required Skills**

Aseptic Technique, Aseptic Technique, Bioanalytical Techniques, Biomanufacturing, Bioreactor Operation, Cell Culture Process Development, Cell Cultures, Conducting Experiments, Cross-Functional Teamwork, GMP Compliance, High Throughput Screening HTS Systems, Mammalian Cell, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Processes, Microbial Fermentation, Molecular Biology, Optimism, Process Optimization, Process Scale Up, Process Scheduling, Product Development, Protein Expression, Protein Purifications, Technical Leadership, Technical Transfer {+ 2 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/15/2026

- 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: **R396516

Biologics Process Research & Development  Scientist

**Job Description**

Our company's Combination Product Characterization and Verification (CPCV) Team is seeking a hands-on device characterization and design focused scientist. This position will be responsible for technical interrogation of the various drug delivery device technology platforms supporting our company's pipeline to identify risks (i.e. when/how will the device fail?) and opportunities for improvement. In this role, the successful candidate will leverage a broad range of cutting-edge analytical instruments and methodologies, including ~~in silico ~~ modeling, to develop a fundamental understanding of device material and functional properties, with a focus on intravitreal injection combination product development. The successful candidate must have effective cross functional collaboration skills, demonstrated excellent scientific leadership, and superior written and oral communications abilities.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our company's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Our company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we’re doubling down on this goal. Our company's Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our company's leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

Join us and experience our culture first-hand — one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science, 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.

**Education Requirement**

B.S., M.S or Ph.D.. in Material Science, Chemistry or equivalent field is required.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- A minimum of a Ph.D., M.S. plus 4 years, or B.S. plus 6 years of design, engineering, and testing/test method development experience.

- Solid testing and troubleshooting skills able to work independently in a laboratory setting

- Strong background in optical imaging, mechanical testing, particle analysis and measurement equipment and techniques. Including, but not limited to, advanced imaging, tensile/compression testing, surface characterization, x-ray computed tomography, rheometry, and microscopy.

- Excellent collaboration, ideation, and prototyping skills, including facilitating design brainstorming sessions, developing proof of concepts, working prototypes and conducting functional testing.

- Experience in 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks), geometric tolerancing and stack-up analysis.

- Fluency in Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA, DFMEA).

- Liaises closely with other partner functions including QA (Quality), Analytical Sciences, CROs and others to support project timelines.

- Cross-functional communication – communicating complex mechanical engineering information in layman’s terms to facilitate cross-functional understanding.

- Development experience in risk-oriented, regulated environments

- Development project leadership with a proven track record collaborating with and managing external vendors/manufacturers.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Experience with medical device development with understanding of Design Controls (21 CFR 820.30)

- Familiarity with the following standards: Quality Management – ISO 13485, Risk Management – ISO 14971, EU MDR, Medical Electrical Equipment – EN 60601, Medical Device Software Standard – IEC 62304, ISO 11608 Needle-based injection system for medical use.

- Additional familiarity/experience with the following industry related knowledge is a plus:

- 21 CFR Part 4

- 21 CFR 211

- FDA Guidance for Industry, Container Closure Systems for Packaging Human Drugs & Biologics

- ISO 13485

- ISO 14971

- ISO 11040

- ISO 10993

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**Required Skills**

Analytical Method Development, Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Creativity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Communications, External Partners, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T), ISO 13485 Medical Devices, Manufacturing Processes, Materials Science, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Medical Devices Design, Method Validation, Microscopies, Product Development, Project Leadership, Prototyping, Quality Management, Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Teamwork, Technical Writing, Tensile Strength Testing

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

Yes

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

05/26/2026

- 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: **R396873

Senior Scientist, Drug/Device Combination Products (Hybrid)

**Job Description**

**Join Our Company’s Rahway Animal Health Team**

Our Company's Global Animal Health Research & Development (R&D) division is a pioneer in the discovery, development and registration of medicines, products, and therapeutics for animals. To strengthen the team responsible for our global initiatives, we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist to join our R&D team.

**Purpose of the Role**

The Senior Scientist within our company's Animal Health Formulation Group is responsible for the development of variety of different dosage forms (oral, topical, injectable, implant, etc.) and related processes across all stages of development.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated scientist with an outstanding scientific track-record and passion for pharmaceutical product development. This individual will use innovative approaches to support both early and late-stage development candidates including screening, design, and development of formulations defined by robust drug product compositions and processes.

Other responsibilities include statistical experimental design & data analysis, authoring of technical reports, regulatory submissions and patent applications. Active participation on formulation development teams while interfacing with other functional areas (e.g. project management, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs) and external partners to drive project milestones will be required.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, good interpersonal and collaboration skills, an ability to multitask and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

**Education Minimum Requirement**

- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Experience developing formulations

- Demonstrated ability in independently designing and conducting experiments and analyzing data

- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical pilot plants

- Experience in formulating pharmaceutical products

- Experience in solid oral dosage form processing technology such as granulation, tablet compaction, and film coating desired

**Animal Health**

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Corporate Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Design, Drug Delivery Technology, High-Throughput Screening, Innovative Thinking, Interpersonal Relationships, Materials Science, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Preformulation, Process Optimization, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, US Patent, Written Communication

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

25%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/29/2026

- 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: **R397456

Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development

**Job Description**

You ensure Procurement data and system readiness by driving high‑quality data analysis, validation, and process alignment across enterprise platforms.

As a **System Analyst Procurement (Senior Specialist) **, you play a critical role in **supporting the SAP S/4HANA transformation **, including Vendor‑to‑Business Partner transition and data migration activities. You will work across SAP S/4HANA and connected Procurement systems to ensure data integrity, reporting readiness, and system alignment. Leveraging HANA as a data foundation, you will help enable scalable, analytics‑ready solutions. Over time, you will contribute to the **evolution and continuous improvement of Procurement systems and data ecosystems **.

**What You’ll Do**

- Execute detailed analysis, cleansing, and harmonization of Procurement master data (suppliers, Business Partners, materials, purchasing data).

- Prepare and maintain mapping tables and transformation rules for Vendor‑to‑Business Partner conversion.

- Support SAP S/4HANA transformation activities, including data migration, validation, and testing.

- Perform data quality checks, reconciliation, and issue tracking during migration cycles.

- Apply structured, data‑driven approaches (including SQL-based logic and reporting concepts) to analyze and validate large datasets.

- Ensure changes in Company Codes, GL accounts, and organizational structures are accurately reflected in systems and data models.

- Coordinate inputs across Procurement, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and IT stakeholders.

- Support testing and validation of third‑party interfaces and connected Procurement systems.

- Maintain and update data governance, system, and project documentation, including data definitions and lineage.

- Provide business context to ensure accurate data validation and alignment across systems.

**What You’ll Bring**

- Experience with SAP Procurement master data and Business Partner concepts (S/4HANA exposure preferred).

- Strong understanding of data structures, data flows, and reporting concepts.

- Familiarity with SQL or SQL-like querying and analytics environments.

- Understanding of how HANA supports reporting, analytics, and data performance (preferred).

- Experience working with large datasets, data validation, and structured analysis approaches.

- Ability to operate with a system thinking mindset, understanding cross-system dependencies and data flows.

- Experience working across integrated system landscapes (SAP, Procurement platforms, reporting tools).

- Strong Excel skills (data cleansing, reconciliation, pivot analysis).

- Strong attention to detail and structured documentation approach.

- Ability to collaborate across Procurement, Finance, IT, and Compliance teams.

- Persistence and rigor in driving data issues to resolution.

**Education And Experience**

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- 5+ years of experience in Procurement, SAP, data, or system-related roles.

- Experience supporting SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation programs or similar system/data transformations.

- Proven experience in data analysis, validation, and governance within enterprise systems.

- Demonstrated experience supporting testing, deployment, and stabilization activities.

- Strong stakeholder collaboration and ability to translate business needs into system and data requirements.

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Collaboration, Data Analytics, Data Migrations, Data Validation, Driving Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Procurement Systems, SAP S/4HANA, Structured Query Language (SQL)

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$96,200.00 - $151,400.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

06/6/2026

- 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: **R399007

Sr. Specialist, System Analyst Procurement

**Job Description**

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

**Job Description**

The Biologics Process Research & Development organization within our Company Research Labs is responsible for developing the drug substance manufacturing processes for our Company's biologics pipeline. We work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical and Early Development to rapidly develop manufacturing processes for biotherapeutics and efficiently manufacture material to supply clinical trials. We are also responsible for commercial process development and development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies. We work with our partners in our Company Manufacturing Division to commercialize and launch new products.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Upstream Development Department as a Principal Scientist. In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with scientists in the Upstream Development Department to develop and refine technical strategy related to next generation processing for assets in early- and late-stage clinical development. Applicants must have effective organizational and multi-tasking skills, demonstrated excellent scientific leadership, and superior written and oral communications abilities. A track record of leveraging data science and digital tools for delivering impactful solutions to complex problems are distinguishing. Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration, experience successfully mentoring junior scientist, leading projects, and strong external presence through scientific excellence are expected.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

The successful candidate will contribute to CMC development of our Company's pipeline, playing an active role in development of cell culture processes and transfer to clinical and commercial manufacturing sites. She/He will also develop strategies for process and pipeline-facing innovation.

**Responsibilities Include:**

- Leading biologic upstream process development for first-in-human and commercial processes by efficiently developing high yield, robust and scalable cell culture processes.

- Providing technical direction for process development, characterization, commercialization, and regulatory filing activities to ensure a smooth and clear path to successful PPQs an BLAs for our company pipeline.

- Advancing upstream platform process technical strategy and championing creative process improvement initiatives

- Initiating new collaborations to assess new technologies and industry strategies with relevance to our Company.

- Collaborating with academia, industry partners, and vendors to drive development, innovation and adoption of new process technologies with broad impact to projects or platform.

- Keeping up to date with the external patent and literature environment; actively presents and publishes externally and pursues patenting strategies.

- Supervising, coaching and educating junior scientists

**Minimum Education Required:**

Ph.D. with 8+ years of industry experience, Master with 10+ years industry experience, bachelor's with 14+ years industry in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or a related field

**Required Experience And Skills:**

- Proven record of accomplishments in upstream process and technology development with a strong scientific publication and presentation track record.

- Experience in CHO fed-batch cell culture and a working understanding of downstream & analytics.

- Understanding and hands-on experience on cell culture bioreactors including microbioreactors, bench-scale and pilot-scale bioreactors, and scaleup/tech transfer activities.

- Working knowledge of cell culture media, CHO cell biology and metabolism, DOE statistics and computational fluid dynamics.

- Ability to direct the planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of all stages of cell culture process development.

- Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and collaborate with both internal and external partners including vendors.

- Knowledge of biologics CMC development cycle.

- Demonstrated ability for taking initiative, creativity, and innovation in problem solving.

- Demonstrated ability to develop staff to maximize utilization of talent and actively guides career development; builds strong and collaborative teams.

**Preferred Experience And Skills:**

- Experience with state-of-the-art cell culture processes including intensified inoculum and perfusion process development.

- Experience with early- and late-stage commercial process development, technology transfer, scale-down model qualification and process characterization.

- Experience with high throughput microbioreactor systems, and advanced in situ analytics for process monitoring and control.

- Expertise in media development, media/solution chemistry.

- Background in data science approaches related to cell culture and predictive modeling e.g., metabolic flux analysis (MFA), omics, machine learning; experience integrating PAT efforts) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

- Experience leading cross functional, program development teams.

**Required Skills:**

Adaptability, Adaptability, Biodesign, Cell Culture Process Development, Cell Cultures, Cell Line Development, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Trials, Combination Products, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Data Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Flux Analysis, Immunochemistry, Innovative Thinking, Leadership Mentoring, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Processes, Media Development, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Professional Collaboration, Professional Networking, Quality by Design, Regulatory Filings {+ 1 more}

**Preferred Skills:**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here 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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship:**

Yes

**Travel Requirements:**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements:**

Not Applicable

**Shift:**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License:**

No

**Hazardous Material(s):**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date:**

06/20/2026

- 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: **R399009

Principal Scientist, Upstream Development

**Job Description**

**SENIOR SPECIALIST (P-3), Audit and Assurance Services**

Our company's Audit and Assurance Services primary purpose is to provide value-added independent and risk-based audit and assurance services.

~~**Position Overview / Function and Responsibility** ~~Under the direction of the Client Audit Director ("CAD") and the Auditor-in-Charge ("AIC"), the Senior Specialist will:

- Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated and process audits, both domestic and abroad to ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained at our company.

- On occasion, will be expected to lead small teams of auditors.

- Under the direction of the AIC, partner with colleagues and clients and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work.

- Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with the established quality standards and timelines.

- Present audit plans, findings, and general status updates to Clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit, as directed by the AIC.

- Collaborate with the audit team in the writing of audit reports which accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.

- Participate in department projects and ensure the actualization of the specified results.

- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.

**Qualifications**

**Education:**

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.

- CPA Required

- Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as MCAAS colleagues.

- Effective oral and written communication skills.

- Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications and systems.

- Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.

- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are essential to the position.

- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

**Preferred**

- Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

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**Required Skills**

Accounting, Auditing Procedures

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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**

Hybrid

**Shift**

**Valid Driving License:**

**Hazardous Material(s)**

**Job Posting End Date:**

05/30/2026

- 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: **R383076

Sr. Specialist, Audit

**Job Description**

This position is in our organization’s Device Development & Technology (DD&T) group in our Research division. Our organization’s DD&T group is responsible for the development of devices, combination products, processes, testing and assembly equipment from conception through product launch. Products include injectors, inhalers, implants, infusion pumps, vaginal rings and connected devices/apps. The person in this position contributes to high impact, complex, cross-functional, and cross-divisional teams, initiatives and will provide input to achieve project goals. Effective collaboration with teams is essential to meet our company's goals/objectives. The group also plays a key role in supporting commercially launched products.

Our company's DD&T Team is seeking a hands-on medical device product manufacturing and assembly engineer. This position will be responsible for hands-on factory floor work and collaboration, via interfacing with our company's internal sites, medical device suppliers and sub-suppliers. This includes working with both small to large scale medical device assembly equipment suppliers, integrated manufacturing equipment component suppliers and purchased device component suppliers. In addition, this position shall interrogate device supplier processes as they relate to our company's combination product process specifications and critical quality attributes to support our company's combination product quality control strategy and preserve essential performance requirements.

**Education Minimum Requirement**

- B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum 6 years of regulated industry experience.

**Required Skills And Key Responsibilities For This Position Include**

- SME level knowledge of combination product assembly system vision inspection processes and development.

- Has worked with Cognex, Keyence or comparable vision systems with experience in identifying appropriate lensing, lighting and integration of camera inspection systems on equipment

- Able to develop vision jobs using Insight Explorer or comparable vision system development environments

- Competent in reading wiring diagrams and has experience in debugging wiring issues on manufacturing equipment

- Knowledgeable in deciphering PLC programs (Ladder Logic (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Instruction List (IL)) and can do some program changes

- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work independently and hands-on in a laboratory setting and manufacturing floor setting including ability to fabricate and maintain table-top assembly systems, low-volume assembly systems, and development of preventative maintenance plans

- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate in a team environment.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- High level work ethic

- Support manufacturing of clinical supplies and willingness to spend time on a manufacturing floor

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Knowledge of injection molding and assembly of plastic products including design for low and high-volume manufacturing and assembly

- CAD design, including knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and 3D printing.

- Prototyping and ability to fabricate custom fixtures for assembly and testing.

**Required Skills**

Combination Products, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Management, Device Development, Driving Continuous Improvement, Electrical Engineering, Ethical Compliance, Function Block, GMP Documentation, Injection Moldings, ISO 13485 Medical Devices, ISO 14971 Risk Management, Medical Device Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Moulding, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Prototyping, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Structured Text, Teamwork, Vision Systems, Working Independently

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**

No

**Job Posting End Date**

05/19/2026

- 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: **R389863

Senior Specialist, Drug/Device Combo Products Engineer - Hybrid

**Job Description**

The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across the full portfolio of clinical trials.  GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labelling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning (Planning) organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational/executional arms within the business.

This role works within the Planning Execution and Inventory Management Section of the GCS Planning organization. Working independently, the Inventory Manager Clinical Supplies Project Manager (IM CSPM) creates strategic and operational plans associated with the downstream activities of clinical supplies for their assigned studies. The primary function of the IM CSPM is planning the availability of materials and subsequent movement through our depot network and further through to distribution and management of materials to the clinical site. The incumbent must have demonstrated understanding of E2E product development process & connectivity between functions supporting pipeline (i.e. clinical development, CMC, supply chain, & human health), and balancing needs of patients & ensuring stable supply of product.

**Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To**

- Participates on the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) and collaborates closely with other functional area representatives to negotiate timelines and strategy for clinical supplies.

- Interacts with key partners in both GCS (Logistics and Trade, Distribution, Operations etc.) as well as other organizations such as Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) headquarter and regional colleagues and Global Development Quality (GDQ) to address clinical supply related topics.

- Responsible and accountable for establishing the timelines for clinical supply needs per protocol and ensuring a robust signal for packaging and distribution for Clinical Finished Goods (CFGs)

- Analyzes and anticipates clinical study risks as they relate to clinical supply chain deliverables and prepares, analyzes, and/or develops mitigation strategies for review with clinical partners and senior leaders.

- Responsible and accountable for utilizing key tools/systems such as IRT & Microsoft PowerApps, SWMS, Veeva, MEDS, MyLearning, and other Microsoft Applications in the management of clinical supplies for assigned studies.

- Works directly in the SAP system to ensure a robust and consolidated forecast for CFGs is maintained.

- Report clinical supply chain incidents to support the gathering of metrics in GCS to describe business health. Participate in root causing to identify areas for operational improvement.

- Participates in initiation and timely processing of change controls through collaboration with GCS Planning and other cross functional stakeholders and in accordance with established GCS planning SOPs/BPs and QMS Topic 3.4 Change Control Procedures and Work Instructions.

- Participates in authoring and timely processing of deviation records as well as supports deviation investigations as required.

- Participates in critical non-pipeline and compliance activities in support of GCS Planning (e.g., process improvement initiatives, subject matter expert roles, SOP/BP development/maintenance, cross functional projects, etc.)

- Participates in supporting regulatory agency inspections for assigned trials as required.

- Demonstrates high capability to solve unstructured problems, make informed risk decisions considering both technical & business risks, & influence portfolio decisions with facts and data

- Demonstrates ability to balance strategy with ability for tactical execution and has strong ownership & accountability of assigned work

- Focus on Customers & Patients.

- Make rapid, disciplined decisions.

- Demonstrates Ethics & Integrity.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or scientific discipline or High School Diploma with 10+ years equivalent industry experience in Pharmaceutical Clinical Supply (packaging, labeling, logistics and clinical supply inventory management)

- At least 5 years of experience in project management

- At least 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination and processing of supply chain activities, or the equivalent

- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels, including cross-functional teams, senior management, external vendors, and clinical sites. Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment and collaboration in the supply planning process.

- Project Management Skills: strong knowledge of the principles of project management and clinical customer relationship management.

- Technical Proficiency: familiarity with supply chain systems and software (e.g. SAP or Oracle) and demand planning principles as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

- Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain processes.

- Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.

- Detail Oriented & Organized: strong attention to detail in managing complex supply chain activities; ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the clinical supply planning function.

- Proficiency in using supply chain management systems and software, including experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), demand planning tools, and inventory management systems.

- Proven record in project / portfolio management.

- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Results-orientation with the proven ability to execute on collaborative projects and develop subject matter expertise

- Knowledge of order management, supply chain operations and document control.

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**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Risks, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, Complex Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Investigations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Portfolio Management, Process Improvement Projects, Project Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Systems {+ 2 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**

No

**Job Posting End Date**

06/3/2026

- 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: **R398212

Senior Specialist, Clinical Supply Project Manager - Inventory Manager – Hybrid

**Job Description**

Under the guidance of a senior leader, an Associate Principal Scientist/Associate Director, has primary responsibility for planning/managing real world and economic evidence activities for in-line and pipeline products to meet the value evidence needs of clinicians, payers, policymakers, HTA/reimbursement agencies, and health systems globally.

Types of studies executed include prospective and retrospective observational studies to characterize disease burden and epidemiology, treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization and costs, physician and patient satisfaction surveys, clinical and patient reported outcomes assessments, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and economic modelling. Key responsibilities also include development of American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers, and Global Value Dossiers for use by local subsidiaries in their HTA submissions. The incumbent is expected to work cross-functionally with clinical development, medical affairs, biostatistics, market access, commercial and country affiliates. The incumbent may supervise external vendors or partners to execute these activities. The incumbent may have direct interactions with health technology assessment (HTA) agencies, reimbursement decision makers, or national immunization technical advisory groups.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Participate in value evidence teams and serves as outcomes research representative on cross-functional regional and global teams.

- Critically assess drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access, and provide input into clinical, regulatory, payer/access, marketing and evidence generation strategy and programs.

- In collaboration with internal teams and external partners, design studies, author study protocols, develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications.

- Responsible for study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management.

- Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers, and Global Value Dossiers

- Develop supplementary clinical data package in close partnership with markets and HTA statistics group for submission to HTA agencies.

- Support country affiliates to understand local evidence generation needs, adapt health economic evaluations, customize outcomes research documents, such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, according to local requirements.

- Work closely with cross functional teams to effectively communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data internally and to external customers.

- Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area.

- Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide.

- Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals.

**Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience**

**Minimum**

- Masters degree (MSc, MPH) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration)

- 1-3 years post degree

**Preferred**

- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration)

**Required Skills**

Data Management, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

06/1/2026

- 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: **R398165

Associate Director, Outcomes Research

**Job Description**

The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across our Company's Research Laboratories portfolio of clinical trials. GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning (Planning) organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational/executional arms within the business.

Working independently, the Protocol Clinical Supplies Project Manager (Protocol CSPM) designs strategic and operational plans for all activities associated with clinical supplies for their assigned studies, which could vary in complexity. This individual serves as the primary GCS point of contact to stakeholders both internal and external to GCS and serves as the GCS spokesperson at clinical development related meetings (i.e., Clinical Trial Teams) and product development related meetings. The incumbent must have demonstrated understanding of E2E product development process & connectivity between functions supporting pipeline (i.e. clinical development, CMC, supply chain, & human health), and balancing needs of patients & ensuring stable supply of product.

**Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To**

- Participates as a key stakeholder on the Clinical Trial Teams (CTT) and collaborates closely with other functional area representatives to negotiate timelines and strategy for clinical supplies.

- Interacts with key partner organizations such as clinical development, regulatory, quality and other supply chain areas to address clinical supply and/or change management related topics.

- Responsible and accountable for establishing the timelines for clinical supply needs per study and providing the signal for sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution for our Company's development products and our Company's non-marketed products.

- Analyzes and anticipates project risks as they relate to clinical supply chain deliverables and prepares, analyses, and/or develops mitigation strategies for review with clinical partners and senior leaders.

- Participates in cross-functional initiatives/projects as either the project lead or stakeholder participant.

- Responsible and accountable for utilizing key tools/systems such as IRT & Microsoft PowerApps, SWMS, Veeva, MEDS, MyLearning, and other Microsoft Applications in the management of clinical supplies for assigned studies.

- Works directly in the SAP system to establish a consolidated, visible forecast for all study product needs (Bulk Drug Product and Clinical Finished Goods).

- Responsible for authoring clinical supply documentation in support of labeling and packaging activities as well as supply chain documentation to support critical CMC activities.

- Responsible for authoring the Clinical Supplies section of the study protocol as well as preparation and presentation of the clinical supplies information at Investigator Meetings for assigned protocols.

- Support the collection of clinical supply chain metrics and/or participate in critical non-pipeline activities.

- Participate in Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System development and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for assigned studies. Participates in initiation and timely processing of change controls through collaboration with GCS Planning and other cross functional stakeholders and in accordance with established GCS planning SOPs/BPs and QMS Topic 3.4 Change Control Procedures and Work Instructions.

- Participates in authoring and timely processing of deviation records as well as supports deviation investigations as required.

- Participates in critical non-pipeline and compliance activities in support of GCS Planning (e.g., process improvement initiatives, subject matter expert roles, SOP/BP development/maintenance, cross functional projects, etc.)

- Participates in supporting regulatory agency inspections for assigned trials as required.

- Demonstrates high capability to solve unstructured problems, make informed risk decisions considering both technical & business risks, & influence portfolio decisions with facts and data

- Demonstrates ability to balance strategy with ability for tactical execution and has strong ownership & accountability of assigned work

- Focus on Customers & Patients.

- Make rapid, disciplined decisions.

- Demonstrates Ethics & Integrity.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, business, or related discipline required, MS/MBA preferred.

- At least 8 years of experience in project management.

- At least 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination and processing of supply chain activities, or the equivalent.

- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels, including cross-functional teams, senior management, external vendors and collaborators, and clinical sites. Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment and collaboration in the supply planning process.

- Project Management Skills: strong knowledge of the principles of project management and clinical customer relationship management.

- Technical Proficiency: familiarity with supply chain systems and software (e.g. SAP or Oracle) and demand planning principles as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain processes.

- Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.

- Detail Oriented & Organized: strong attention to detail in managing complex supply chain activities; ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the clinical supply planning function.

- Proven record in project / portfolio management.

- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Proficiency in using supply chain management systems and software, including experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), demand planning tools, and inventory management systems.

- Familiarity with data analytics/visualization software.

- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements, quality procedures, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) execution.

#eligibleforERP

GCScareer26

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Adaptability, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Complex Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Tools, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Investigations, Drug Development, Microsoft Applications, Multiple Therapeutic Areas, Process Optimization, Project Management, Publications Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Scheduling, Senior Program Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking {+ 2 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**

No

**Job Posting End Date**

06/3/2026

- 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: **R398333

Associate Director, Clinical Supply Project Manager - Protocol – Hybrid

**Job Description**

The Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center is a new multi-modality (small molecule, biologics, vaccine) Drug Product development and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) clinical supply manufacturing facility in Rahway, New Jersey.

The Sterile Process Engineer role at the Specialist level will leverage the individual’s leadership, technical, and communication skillsets to drive the success of our clinical manufacturing facility and organization. As the facility is nearing the completion of its’ Process Simulation execution, the selected candidate will lead and contribute to the launch and regulatory certification of the facility startup and operational readiness activities. This role will have extensive leadership potential as the first representative of our team on second shift.

Once the facility is operational, this role will support the pipeline’s most technically complex formulations and process development through process tech transfer, scale-up activities, quality investigations, change management, and authoring GMP standard operating procedures and protocols in support of sterile clinical drug product operations. This individual will collaborate closely with the formulation scientists, engineers, operations staff, quality representatives, and other team members to ensure the quality of the clinical supplies, the scientific rigor of the processes, and ultimately to enable the flexibility and speed of our Company's pipeline. The role is, on-site, based in New Jersey and reports to the Sterile Process Engineering Lead of the FLEx GMP facility within Pharmaceutical Operations and Device Development (PSDD).

**Education Minimum Requirements**

-

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field.

**Required Experience And Skills**

-

- Excellent enterprise leadership skill demonstration

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Experience in leading quality investigations and change management.

- Familiarity with United States and European Union GMP and Safety compliance regulations.

- Ability to convert new drug product attributes and process needs to an executable series of steps and procedures to enable acceptable product manufacture.

- Ability to prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and current GXP documents.

- Experience with quality systems.

- Excellent organizational skills.

- Desire and willingness to learn, contribute and lead.

- Track-record of independent problem-solving.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

-

- Experience with sterile GMP facility operations.

- Knowledge of Investigational drug regulatory requirements.

- Understanding of Clinical Supply Chain Operations.

#eligibleforERP

#PSCS

FLEx2026

Sterile2026

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, cGMP Guidelines, Electronic Batch Records, Laboratory Experiments, Mammalian Cell Culture, Personal Initiative, Pilot Plant Operations, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Product Formulation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Sterile Manufacturing, Teamwork, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

06/4/2026

- 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: **R398180

Specialist, Engineering (Onsite)

**Job Description**

Within our Digital Human Health organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management. As we endeavor, we are seeking a dynamic talent for the role of **Associate Director, Primary Market Research**

**Position Description**

The Market Research Associate Director (Hybrid) will be a main point of contact for their assigned areas of responsibility for our product's marketing / commercial team. The position will plan, prioritize, manage, and execute a scope of work within the Oncology Business Unit. Specifically, the focus of this role will support the Pan-Tumor franchise and other tumor areas as needed. Responsibilities will include providing strategic input to the extended global team via primary market research projects and secondary data analysis by proactively defining business questions and opportunities, identifying strategic insights, and recommending actionable business solutions.

This person is expected to be an exceptional team player who can comfortably interact with and add value to the existing market research team as well as strategically partner with extended team members including pricing and access, sales, promotion, marketing and our Research & Development Division. The Associate Director will demonstrate consistently strong leadership skills with an ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment with a transformational mindset, cultural awareness and resiliency to change.

**Key responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:**

**Market Research & Analytics**

- Develop and oversee execution of an assigned portion of the global market research plan within the product franchise with a strategic mindset and minimal supervision.

- Provide leadership and strategic thinking for assigned primary market research projects for our product including framing critical business questions, identification of information needs, identifying considerations from other data sources, development of research/analysis plans and management of the research process to deliver an objective understanding of key customers, competitor products and current/future market developments.

- Take full ownership of understanding the business challenges/information needs, consider alternatives, propose appropriate method/approach, apply best practices, and proactively consider and/or develop new techniques and innovations to meet objectives.

- Proficient in various market research methodologies and research techniques to design effective research studies

- Complete analyses using available secondary data, syndicated reports and databases and integrate findings into primary market research efforts to build and tell a compelling story and deliver concise and actionable results, on an as-needed basis

**Project Management**

- Implement market research studies and manage budget of projects; brief market research vendor partners to deliver what is required (e.g. objectives, timeline, compliance requirements, actionable insights and recommendations); understand vendor capabilities, quality requirements, and recommend innovative options.

- Articulate the rationale, hypotheses, and methodology of research approaches to both the manager and the franchise / client team proactively and ensure the business objectives are met and communicated in an effective way.

- Able to assess and direct vendor technical capabilities and manage risks in the analytic process

- Proactively communicate and facilitate discussion with marketing / commercial teams to ensure that insights are considered in decision-making and planning; integrate a variety of sources/studies to present strategic options to the extended team; provide consultative guidance to marketing / commercial team(s).

**Proactive Collaboration**

-  Collaborate proactively with cross-functional business partners including marketing communications, market access, commercial team, and the advertising agency to ensure optimal integration for launch and post-launch activities.

- Work with the forecasting team to Assist with analysis to inform the strategic assumptions that are built into brand forecasts and tracking of key performance indicators and benchmarking dashboards.

- Partner with other analytic functions to advance the use of novel data sources including Real World Data.

- Work on and lead ad hoc franchise-wide initiatives as needed.

**Education**

**Position Qualifications:**

- Required: BA/BS

**Knowledge And Skills**

- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing/market research

- Past roles in market research, analytics, sales, forecasting, access and pricing, marketing or competitive intelligence

- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to think strategically and objectively

- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and understanding of secondary data sets/analytics and epidemiology data.

- Proven analytical expertise and ability to communicative research outputs with effective storytelling that turn data into actionable insights.

- Act as a strategic consultant with ability to quickly establish relationships of trust and credibility and develop effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders and team members

- Proficient technical aptitude to build expertise with various current and innovative market research techniques to provide unique solutions in a rapidly evolving therapeutic area and market landscape

- Ability and comfort in prioritizing and managing multiple requests from both marketing points and extended team members

- Ability to communicate effectively and a strong desire to lead change

**Preferred Knowledge And Skills**

- Oncology experience (solid and/or hematologic cancers)

- Launch excellence

- Early commercial development knowledge

- Familiarity with marketing strategy development

- Strong leadership skills around customer focus, decision making, courage & candor, and collaboration / teamwork

- Solid project management skills

- Ability to motivate without authority

- Ability to support transformation and manage change in a fast-paced environment

**Required Skills**

Business Analysis, Marketing, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supplier Management, User Research, Waterfall Model

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

06/5/2026

- 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: **R399227

Associate Director, Market Research

**Job Description**

The role of Associate Director, Global Oncology Communications, is a unique opportunity to join our company, a recognized leader in oncology, as a key member of the Global Oncology Communications team. The role will support the creation and implementation of external communications strategies, plans and tactics related to our company’s broad oncology portfolio and pipeline assets. The candidate selected for this role will work under the guidance of the Director, Global Oncology Communications in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

The position will be based in Rahway, NJ (USA) or Upper Gwynedd, PA (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of 3 days in-office & 2 days off-site/remote).

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Develop and implement integrated communications activities in support of our company’s oncology in-line products and Phase 3 pipeline assets; heavy emphasis on data milestone communications (data releases, medical meeting communications) and regulatory milestones and approvals.

- Drive integrated editorial strategy to raise external awareness of late-stage oncology pipeline assets – through conducting meaningful, targeted communication outreach including social and digital channels that enhance the reputation of our Company. Include appropriate metrics and leverage with key audiences.

- Identify, develop and support unique storylines, media and thought-leadership opportunities to showcase our late-stage oncology pipeline assets that complement oncology narrative with key external stakeholders.

- Prepare and brief oncology leaders on message delivery, media engagement and external speaking opportunities.

- Develop and communicate strategies, programs and materials for use by our company’s regions and subsidiaries worldwide; help advise regions and subsidiaries for franchise and product communications issues.

- Serve as a liaison to third party groups (including advocacy organizations) and external experts (including researchers) and to trade and local news media.

- Manage high volume of materials (press releases, social media content, core response documents, etc.) through medical and legal review process, developing strong and collaborative relationships with review boards.

- Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.

**Qualifications**

Education Minimum Requirement:

- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or life sciences field is required.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Minimum five years’ experience in communications or public relations; healthcare and pharmaceutical experience at a global publicly traded company preferred

- Product communications experience – including managing communications for a high volume of data and regulatory milestones; product launch experience highly desirable

- Candidate must have deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, media landscape and possess strong business and financial acumen.

- Must have strong executive presence, excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work under tight deadlines with great attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate within a matrixed organization.

- Keen eye for detail, with demonstrated experience managing a high volume of communications through a medical/legal review board.

- Ability to handle crisis communications, provide long term strategic communications counsel and deliver on short-term communication tactics and objectives.

- Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

- Team player, collaborative spirit, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-visibility role.

- Creative and passionate professional with experience in the development and implementation of integrated communications programs.

- Experience in internal and external communications, including executive communications and issues/crisis management.

- Follows communications trends and has proficiency with social and digital channels.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Experience in supporting R&D or oncology communications

- Experience working with C-suite and senior level executives

- Budget and agency management experience

**Required Skills**

Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Brand Awareness, Communication Management, Communication Strategy Development, Content Creation, Crisis Communication Management, Crisis Management, Crisis Public Relations, Digital Channels, Executive Communications, External Communication, Internal Communications, Marketing Capabilities, Media Monitoring, Media Relations, Medical Communications, Policy Development, Public Relations (PR), Public Relations Consulting, Reimbursement Management, Social Media, Social Media Compliance, Special Event Planning {+ 2 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/27/2026

- 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: **R398557

Associate Director, Global Oncology Communications

**Job Description**

The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across our Research & Development Division portfolio of clinical trials. GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational/executional arms within the business.

The Program Clinical Supplies Project Manager (Program CSPM) serves as the primary program-level GCS point of contact representing the GCS Planning organization to customers both internal and external to GCS and serves as the lead GCS spokesperson at clinical and development related meetings. Working independently, the Program CSPM designs strategic and operational plans for all clinical supply activities associated with the clinical studies in their assigned compound(s)/ program(s). The incumbent must have demonstrated understanding of E2E product development process & connectivity between functions supporting pipeline (i.e. clinical development, CMC, supply chain, & human health), and balancing needs of patients & ensuring stable supply of product.

**Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To**

- Interacts closely with key partner organizations (as a lead GCS Planning program representative) such as clinical development, regulatory, quality and other supply chain areas to negotiate timelines, strategies and other related topics for all clinical supplies across all assigned program(s).

- Responsible and accountable for establishing the timelines for bulk manufacturing needs and release of drug product across assigned program(s).

- Works directly in the SAP system to establish a consolidated, visible forecast for all products used within the assigned program(s) (i.e. Bulk Drug Product).

- Oversees all bulk drug supply management and ensures proper allocation of drug product as needed across studies within assigned program(s).

- Responsible for identifying significant supply risks associated with clinical bulk activities in addition to serving in a lead role for clinical supply issue escalation within their program(s) (and subsequent manage thereof) to GCS Leadership.

- Responsible for the clinical supply budget for respective program(s) and for supporting all protocol and program cost estimates requested by Product Development Teams.

- Responsible for authoring clinical supply documentation in support of labeling and packaging activities as well as supply chain documentation to support critical CMC activities.

- Support the collection of clinical supply chain metrics and/or participate in critical non-pipeline activities as a subject matter expert in a particular area of expertise.

- Mentors new team members and supports staff development, as needed

- Demonstrates high capability to solve unstructured problems, make informed risk decisions considering both technical & business risks, & influence portfolio decisions with facts and data Demonstrates ability to balance strategy with ability for tactical execution and has strong ownership & accountability of assigned work

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of clinical supply planning processes and systems.

- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to clinical supply planning and incorporate them into the team's operations.

- Contribute to departmental strategy and participate in cross-functional projects as required by the therapeutic area leadership to drive continuous improvement & efficiency efforts.

- Focus on Customers & Patients.

- Make rapid, disciplined decisions.

- Demonstrates Ethics & Integrity.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, business, or related discipline required, MS/MBA preferred.

- At least 8 years of experience in project management.

- At least 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination and processing of supply chain activities, or the equivalent.

- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels, including cross-functional teams, senior management, external vendors, and clinical sites. Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment and collaboration in the supply planning process.

- Project Management Skills: strong knowledge of the principles of project management and clinical customer relationship management.

- Technical Proficiency: familiarity with supply chain systems and software (e.g. SAP or Oracle) and demand planning principles as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

- Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain processes.

- Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.

- Detail Oriented & Organized: strong attention to detail in managing complex supply chain activities; ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the clinical supply planning function.

- Proven record in project / portfolio management.

- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Proficiency in using supply chain management systems and software, including experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), demand planning tools, and inventory management systems.

- Familiarity with data analytics/visualization software.

- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements, quality procedures, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) execution.

GCSCareer

**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Adaptability, Budget Development, Business Risks, Clinical Development, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, Complex Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Tools, Decision Making, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Project Schedule, Project Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Scheduling, Senior Program Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking {+ 2 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**

No

**Job Posting End Date**

05/29/2026

- 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: **R397091

Director, Global Clinical Supply Planning, Project Management - Program Lead - Hybrid

**Job Description**

The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across the full of our company's Research Laboratories portfolio of Human Health clinical trials. GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning (Planning) organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational/executional arms within the business

The Director, Global Clinical Supply Planning responsible for the **planning, execution, and delivery of clinical trial supplies ** across one or more clinical development programs. The Director ensures **timely, compliant, and cost‑effective availability of IMP and comparators ** to support global clinical trials while operating within a GxP‑regulated environment. The role manages a team of global clinical supply planners, communicates status and risk to senior stakeholders, drives mitigation plans and ensures timely, compliant delivery of clinical supplies. The team leader partners closely with Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), Development, Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations, and external vendors to manage supply risks, support protocol execution, and meet program timelines.

Key responsibilities

- Portfolio: Clinical Supply Planning & Execution

- Accountable for the development & execution of clinical supply plans for an assigned portfolio (Phase I–IV, IIS, collaborations, acquisitions-related programs) in alignment with therapeutic‑area strategy

- Accountable for demand forecasts and supply strategies that account for enrolment variability, protocol amendments, and country activation.

- Ensuring integrity of supply timelines, contingency plans and program-level risk registers, report progress, risks and mitigation actions to the Therapeutic Area Senior Director and other stakeholders.

- Ensures appropriate integration with IRT/RTSM systems and clinical trial timelines.

- Prioritize program-level resource allocation and schedule trade-offs to support portfolio objectives and business continuity.

- Provide input to portfolio-level decisions affecting clinical supply (resource trade-offs, change-control priorities, regulatory constraints).

- People: Leadership & Talent Development

- Leads a team of global clinical supply planners: recruit, deploy, coach and develop staff to meet operational needs.

- Conducts performance management and career development for direct reports; mentor planning managers and team leads to build capability and succession pipelines and future-ready capabilities.

- Ensures team competency in planning practices, regulatory/GMP expectations and operational execution.

- Fosters a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement driving measurable performance against objectives.

- Processes

- Implements and standardizes planning processes and governance for the portfolio; establish relevant metrics and leading indicators (risk, change-control, continuity).

- Drives local remediation, preventive actions and training to address process gaps and recurring failures.

- Ensures compliance with GMP, company policies and SOPs; support updates to SOPs and team training materials as required.

- Supports budget stewardship for portfolio-level clinical supply spend and collaborate with finance to align forecasts and actuals.

- Partners

- Build and maintain working relationships with Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Quality, Finance, Procurement, Business Analytics and external partners (CMOs/CROs, collaborators).

- Act as the primary GCS Planning contact for portfolio stakeholders, influencing delivery timelines and resolving cross-functional issues.

- Support cross-divisional initiatives and contribute to due diligence or integration activities where portfolio responsibilities apply.

**Additional Accountabilities**

- Provide subject‑matter expertise and real‑time operational support to resolve complex planning issues across sites and functions.

- Contribute to departmental strategy and participate in cross-functional projects as required by the therapeutic area leadership.

- Monitor industry best practices, regulatory and GMP developments and recommend process or policy changes to improve planning effectiveness.

**Required Education And Experience**

- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MBA, PharmD, or equivalent) preferred.

- Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical supply planning, pharmaceutical development, clinical operations, supply chain, or related biopharmaceutical functions, with experience leading global, cross-functional workstreams and teams.

- Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of global clinical development, GMP and quality expectations, clinical supply chain operations, order management, and end-to-end supply processes.

- Scope of leadership: Demonstrated leadership across selected development phases and/or therapeutic areas, with experience supporting moderately to highly complex global programs.

- Late-stage and launch support: Experience supporting pivotal studies, accelerated development programs, and launch readiness within a defined portfolio or area of responsibility.

- Integration experience: Exposure to M&A integration and/or pipeline expansion activities preferred.

- Leadership and influence: Proven ability to lead teams, coach and develop talent, manage performance, and influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix environment.

- Communication: Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly to senior stakeholders.

- Decision-making and organization: Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve issues, and operate through ambiguity.

- Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using planning and analytics tools.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Clinical supply planning leadership across one or more therapeutic areas and development stages (Phase I–IV, IIS, partnerships/collaborations, post-merger integration/acquisitions support)

- Ownership of global supply plans, demand/supply balancing, and execution for complex clinical programs

- Stewardship of program-level budgets and resources; ability to operate within defined financial targets

- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including coaching, feedback, and performance management.

- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management in a global matrix environment

- Ability to lead process improvements and drive adoption of standard work across teams.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous or time-sensitive situations.

- Experience with program/project governance, milestone tracking, and operational excellence

- Clear, concise communication and presentation skills for senior internal stakeholders

- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills in support of planning priorities and supply decisions

- Understanding of risk management, KPI tracking, and use of leading indicators to anticipate supply issues

- Working knowledge of GMP, quality systems, SOPs, and clinical supply documentation requirements

- Experience with order management, supply chain coordination, and document control processes

- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and planning/analytics tools used for supply forecasting and reporting.

- Global mindset and cultural agility; ability to work effectively across regions and time zones

GCSCareer

**Required Skills**

Change Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Global Mindset, GMP Compliance, Oral Communications, Organizational Performance Management, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Portfolio Management, Process Improvements, Project Governance, Project Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Coordination

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**

No

**Job Posting End Date**

05/27/2026

- 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: **R397090

Director, Global Clinical Supply Planning, Project Management - Hybrid

**Job Description**

The Executive Director leads a procurement team responsible for providing sourcing & supplier management support across Discovery, Pre-Clinical & Translational Medicine and Development Sciences & Clinical Supply, Research and Development Division (R&D).

The Executive Director will lead the development of procurement strategy, guiding and implementing global category management while supporting business stakeholders in achieving operational delivery and performance through the supplier base. The incumbent will develop and maintain strong relationships with key executive business leaders across R&D and serve as a bridge to enable analytical and process tech transfers to our Manufacturing Division.

**Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To**

- Leadership – As a key leader of a category of spend (exceeding $1.5 Billion annually), responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategy and ensuring alignment, compliance and delivery of required business performance.

- Organizational Development – Build a core team of procurement professionals who have direct responsibility for sourcing of projects. Responsibility includes effective talent management, proactively building a recruitment bench & succession planning.

- Change Management – Adopt high quality change practices with customers and stakeholders, building and implementing an organizational culture which is customer focused, results driven and sustainable. Be a personal exemplar of our company's Enterprise Leadership Skills.

- Performance – Deliver ongoing value capture targets as required, as well as meeting critical business requirements for AQSCI.

- Relationships – Build outstanding relationships with the business stakeholder community, fellow procurement and finance professionals and our company's supplier network.

- Global – Ensure that the approach adopted is aligned with and supports our company's global procurement strategy and Global Category Management and Ways of Working.

- Sustainability – Actively support sustainability efforts, which include but are not limited to expanding engagement with new suppliers to provide opportunities for economic inclusion and championing environmental sustainability goals across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

**Education**

- Bachelor's degree required in engineering and/or life sciences.

- Graduate degree and MBA preferred.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- 10 years procurement and business management experience.

- Demonstrated executive presence

- Strong communication skills and ability to drive change in an environment of scientific innovation and ambiguity.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Technical – Broad base of core pharma R&D, Research and Direct procurement category knowledge preferred, including specific R&D experience in small and large molecule pipeline portfolio covering early discovery & development phase, pharmaceutical sciences as well as pre-clinical development segments.

**Required Skills**

Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Commercial Contract Negotiations, Cultural Awareness, Customer-Oriented, Global Team Management, Global Travel Management, Governance Management, IT Project Leadership, Leadership, Life Science, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development (OD), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Procurement, Procurement Consulting, Procurement Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Procurement Planning, Succession Planning, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Metrics, Supply Chain Processes, Sustainability Initiatives {+ 1 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$231,900.00 - $365,000.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

06/5/2026

- 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: **R399362

Executive Director, Procurement

**Job Description**

The Vice President, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA), Therapy Areas builds and develops teams accountable for Therapy Area (TA) leadership, strategic planning, and execution for therapy areas globally. Their teams cover all therapy areas in their portfolio. As member of the Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) GMSA) Leadership Team they partner with other R&D GMSA leaders to maximize all medical and scientific activities are aligned with R&D GMSA’s priorities and demonstrably address opportunities/challenges in countries and regions.

The Vice President (VP) partners with the Research Leadership Team, commercial Customer Business Lines/ Global Marketing and Country Leaders of US, Japan, China. The VP is a company ambassador for the scientific & medical community and key decision makers. They co-strategize with the Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access management and can be a member of their extended leadership teams.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Builds, develops and leads teams of therapeutic area (TA) dedicated staff (Associate Vice President (AVP), Executive Directors, global and regional directors and associate directors)

- Ensures that the annual scientific & medical plans developed by their teams guide TA scientific exchange (input and output) of all R&D GMSA staff globally. Organizes approval of these plans by the Senior Vice President (SVP) R&D GMSA and Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

- Aligns budgets for staffing and R&D GMSA activities with the SVP R&D GMSA and manages these budgets appropriately

- Creates cross-functional Scientific Medical and Research Teams to realize scientific value creation through responsive scientific leader interactions, a unified scientific/medical understanding and viewpoint, and aligned scientific exchange execution

- Contributes to commercialization strategies and global clinical development plans, partnering with Global Clinical Development and Commercial management (global, US, regional, Japan and China)

- Contributes to the Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE) book of business with recommendations about CORE’s portfolio and by leading local data generation that complements CORE’s portfolio. Ensures that all local data generation activities follow appropriate CORE governance

- Is (or assigns AVP as) the Medical Head in alliances with partner companies

- Ensures the TA teams have a solid understanding of how countries’ medical systems and standards of care have to change to accept new innovation, how to introduce the new innovation and how to implement and maintain its use

- Infuses company decisions (Clinical Development or Commercial) with actionable medical insights collected by the teams from countries and regions

- Is a company ambassador for US/EU Medical Professional Societies, global key stakeholder organizations

- Leads comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan about Our Company’s emerging science, spanning global, regional and key country scientific leaders and key decision makers (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from phase 2b to end of life cycle

- Complements the stakeholder engagement plan with programs / expert input events to answer Our Company’s scientific questions regarding how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines: advisory boards and expert input forums

- Develops teams so that they provide relevant contributions as members of the Product Development sub-teams (Value Evidence, Clinical, Commercial, Publications and Label teams)

- Organizes regular management reviews of the teams’ activities and progress

- Oversees the development and execution of global and regional symposia and educational meetings

- Supports the investigator-initiated study program

- Supports business development assessments by validating unmet medical needs, reviewing asset data and recommending required Medical Affairs resources

- Leads talent review process and demonstrate follow through on Development Plans for Key Talent

- Creates action plans to ensure healthy succession pools for leadership positions within the teams and in R&D GMSA

**Education**

M.D. and recognized scientific expertise

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Extensive experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development

- Demonstrated ability to chart the course and build successful teams

- Gravitas with Our Company’s senior management (R&D and Human Health)

- Track record of contributing to company decisions in the broader context of its corporate strategies

- Able to effectively collaborate with and influence partners across divisions within a matrix environment

- Has managed resourcing, budgeting, and budget prioritization

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- 15 plus years global or US Medical Affairs or global clinical development experience with proven track record of successful medical or clinical development strategies

- Customer expertise especially scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations)

**Required Skills**

Accountability, Accountability, Book Of Business, Business Development, Business Value Creation, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Communication, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Compliance, Healthcare Education, International Marketing, Key Opinion Leader Management, Leadership, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Mentoring Staff, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Research and Development {+ 5 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$378,100.00 - $595,100.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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**

Hybrid

**Shift**

**Valid Driving License:**

**Hazardous Material(s)**

**Job Posting End Date:**

06/6/2026

- 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: **R388237

VP, Global Medical & Scientific Affairs, General & Specialty Medicine TA

**Job Description**

The primary purpose of this position is to handle adverse drug events (ADE’s) and technical product inquiries reported into the business unit. In addition, this position may be involved in tracking complaints and developing trend analysis reports, reviewing and approving cases, and training new hires on products, and pharmacovigilance/compliance procedures.

Pharmacovigilance Veterinarians are based remotely/home office. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. Expected work hours are 9-6 pm EST.

**Major Activities And Responsibilities**

- Handle adverse drug events reported into the business unit –40%

- Communicate with our company Animal Health customers (primarily via telephone and email) to help resolve medical issues with patients experiencing adverse reactions or efficacy issues with Our Company's Companion Animal products.

- Document and enter complaints into the database in accordance with government and corporate policies and procedures.

- Initiate product quality testing procedures when applicable.

- Facilitate and consult on diagnostics.

- Process product efficacy guarantee requests.

- Negotiate reimbursement requests.

- Communicate adverse event issues with the appropriate our company's field representatives.

- Handle technical inquiries on the product line – 30%

- Review and approve cases in PV Works – 15%

- Provide training on products and pharmacovigilance procedures/compliance to Pharmacovigilance team.

- PV procedure training may also be requested for marketing and sales forces – 0-5%

- Assist in departmental projects/committees as needed – 0-5%

- Assist with field-based activities on an as-needed basis. – 0-5%

- May be requested to assist the Technical Services group cover meetings, clinic visits or to follow-up on pharmacovigilance issues as the need arises.

**Background Requirements**

- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree

- 3 years of private practice experience in a small or mixed-animal practice. Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry as a Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian preferred.

- Excellent interpersonal and phone skills, with a strong commitment to Customer Service.

- Computer literacy and strong comfort level working with databases. Preferred experience with Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office.

- Compliance focused mindset, strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

- Must hold either a current license to practice veterinary medicine or has held one in the past but relinquished it due to lack of need in current position.

- The position is remotely based. The candidate will need to have a designated quiet private home office workspace and must be able to focus full attention to work during their scheduled shifts.

- The candidate must have or be willing to obtain hard wired reliable internet services and meet the minimum internet speed requirements of 30 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload.

- Special interest in Vaccinology/Immunology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, or Oncology preferred

**Required Skills**

Adverse Event Report, Animal Health Care, Compliance Monitoring, Data Analysis, Drug Safety Surveillance, Pharmacovigilance, Veterinary Care, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Products

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

No Travel Required

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Remote

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/27/2026

- 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: **R398446

Companion Animal Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian

**Job Description**

The **Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) ** has primary responsibility for the strategic planning and directing clinical research activities involving investigational compounds in Immunology. With a focus on late-stage development, the Senior Clinical Director will manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including determination of appropriate disease indications to pursue and subsequent study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory filing, and publication.

**Specifically, The Senior Director May Be Responsible For**

- Evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating the early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applications.

- Providing clinical development support of business development assessments of external opportunities to grow the Immunology Pipeline

- Developing clinical development strategies for investigational drugs and planning clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these clinical development strategies.

- Monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational drugs.

- Analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication; and

- Participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds

**The Senior Director May**

Supervise the activities of Clinical Scientists in the execution of clinical studies. Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects; and assist the Executive Director in ensuring that appropriate Corporate personnel is informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs and internal and external expert opinion on scientific questions relevant to his/her areas of responsibility.

The Senior Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:

- Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologies

- Identification of scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational drugs in Immunology.

- Establishing collaborative relationships with external experts in Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Pulmonary, or rare diseases, particularly those whose research focus and expertise can inform and assist the evaluation of the company's investigational drugs.

- Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility.

**To Accomplish These Goals, The Senior Director May**

- Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.

- Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world.

- Travel on company business about twenty (20) percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.

**Qualifications**

**Education minimum required:**

M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D, or D.O./PhD..

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Experience in the design and/or execution of phase 2 or 3 clinical trials specifically in Immunology

- Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience

- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in drug development

- Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement

- Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

**Required Skills**

Clinical Development, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trial Development, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Hiring, Ophthalmology, Rare Diseases, Scientific Consulting, Strategic Planning

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

Effective 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

$282,200.00 - $444,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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**

Hybrid

**Shift**

**Valid Driving License:**

**Hazardous Material(s)**

**Job Posting End Date:**

04/23/2026

- 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: **R389095

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Immunology - Ophthalmology

**Job Description**

We are currently recruiting for a Global Marketing Director – Disease Team.

The **Director of Global Oncology Marketing – Disease Team ** will be accountable for the Commercial strategy of our pipeline in Clinical Development. This position will require outstanding leadership in disease/tumor expertise, brand development, and launch preparation.

**Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:**

- Provide commercial leadership into asset development programs, working in close collaboration with cross-functional Product Development Teams and Asset Development Teams to create Target Product Profiles, conduct forecasting and contribute to tumor-area strategy

- Provide commercial leadership, where appropriate, into Scientific Strategy development & execution (e.g., Congress Planning, Scientific Platform development, Medical Education programs, Patient Engagement etc.) and collaborate with Medical / Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Development of Global Brand Strategy and Campaign, including scientific narratives, positioning of assets within a disease area, key messaging, and as needed, content development leadership Collaboration across teams to develop, plan and support commercial and enterprise readiness for worldwide product launches and campaigns.

- Collaboration with regions and key markets to develop global strategy for a tumor area, while supporting local needs Participate in the development of customer engagement strategy and scientific expert leader engagement. Through detailed competition tracking and assessment, inform commercial planning assumptions, strategy and positioning.

- Develop competitive response planning.

- Provide commercial leadership, where appropriate, for the creation & implementation of internal/external communications for the disease/tumor area.

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Bachelor's degree – preferably with scientific focus

- Minimum 8 years combined marketing, sales, market access & pricing, marketing support or related experiences in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.

- Understanding of healthcare market dynamics around innovation & capabilities, and the science of Oncology.

- Understanding of healthcare trends and reimbursement and policy issues and their potential impact upon our Company's business opportunities.

- Demonstrated experience leading strategy development and implementation. Strong business acumen and ability to drive initiative forward.

- Strong collaboration skills, both within commercial teams and cross divisional teams.

- Ability to clearly articulate messages/information across the enterprise and to leadership.

- Ability to work within complex organizations and markets and leading sub-teams and influencing without authority.

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Master's degree, MBA, Medical Degree, or Doctorate/PhD

- Global Marketing and/or Oncology marketing experience.

- Demonstrated leadership in development of brand strategy, brand positioning, and brand marketing.

- Experience providing commercial input on such activities as: target product profile development, global regulatory filing strategy, launch readiness reviews, organized customer interactions, market research, demand, revenue, and P&L forecasting, BD&L activities, product development team (PDT) and agency partner management.

- Experience leading disease/therapeutic area strategy development and implementation at Global level. Work with finance and business planning to manage brand forecast and S&OP process.

**Required Skills**

Collaboration, Executive Presence, Launch Readiness, Market Research, Oncology Marketing, Product Launch Support, Product Positioning, Results-Oriented, Strategic Thinking

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$190,800.00 - $300,300.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

25%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

NA

**Job Posting End Date**

06/2/2026

- 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: **R398422

Director Global Oncology Marketing GI Cancers

**Job Description**

Our Oncology team is dedicated to delivering breakthrough innovations that extend and improve the lives of cancer patients worldwide. Our team of forward-thinking individuals achieve this through an unwavering commitment to support accessibility to medicine, providing new therapeutic solutions, and collaborating with governments and payers to ensure that people who need medicines have access to them. Our focus is on innovation and launch execution excellence; we translate breakthrough science into innovative medicines that help people with cancer across the globe.

Our marketing team is passionate about bringing our oncology products to our customers around the world to help them drive improved patient outcomes. **We have an exciting opportunity to join our global oncology marketing team focusing on sac-TMT, a TROP2 antibody drug conjugate (ADC) in late-stage development across a range of disease areas and treatment settings.**

We are recruiting a **Global Oncology Marketing Director **. This role requires exceptional leadership, deep product strategy, brand development and launch preparation experience. It focuses on commercial strategy and execution for the launches of sac-TMT in breast cancer, with close coordination with relevant disease, cross functional and geographic counterparts. This role has the potential to launch our first combination of sac-TMT. The position will be based in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA.

**Responsibilities**

As part of the sac-TMT global commercial team, this individual will create trusted relationships with other disease-and asset-focused counterparts, cross-functional colleagues and regions/markets on key aspects of global marketing, including the following responsibilities:

- Leading the commercial strategy development for the sac-TMT launch indications in Breast, with a focus on TF-10 and TF-11 trials, including driving the development of indication-level L3 marketing strategy deliverables, scientific narrative, nurse/care team strategies, in close collaboration with relevant disease teams, ensuring consistency and cohesion with the overarching sac-TMT asset strategy and relevant disease portfolio strategies

- Includes responsibilities for market research, SL insights and other related insight-gathering needs for initial launch indications

- Includes coordination with precision medicine team on biomarker strategies related to initial launch indications

- Leading commercial planning and execution for the initial launch indications for sac-TMT, including:

- Development of promotional strategies, messaging and any necessary global content deliverables, in collaboration with relevant disease, cross functional and regional teams, and ensuring consistency and cohesion with the overarching sac-TMT asset strategy and relevant disease portfolio strategies

- AOR oversight and management

- Management of the launch planning process for sac-TMT in breast, ensuring close cross-functional and cross-geographic coordination

- SL engagement/congress strategy for initial launch indications, in coordination with relevant disease teams and broader sac-TMT asset planning workstreams

- Data analytics, performance metrics tracking for initial launch indications, in close coordination with relevant disease teams and sac-TMT analytics team

- Coordination with precision medicine team on BMx strategy scenario plans

- Leading the launch GCT for sac-TMT for Breast indications

- Preparation for launch readiness and other governance discussions related to the initial launches of sac-TMT

**Key Capabilities**

- Strong strategic thinking capabilities, with deep product strategy experience and scenarios planning with an ability to pivot quickly

- An action- and solution-oriented approach to complex organizations and functions and ability to deal with ambiguity

- Ability to build a structured approach to a complex and fast paced environment

- Work effectively with cross-functional partners including medical, international, regional and local teams, Market access etc.

- High level of clinical acumen and scientific strategy/engagement experience

- Strong forward-thinking and inspirational leadership

- Effective communicator both verbally and written

- Proven ability to create and drive successful asset strategies and tactical execution

- Ability to successfully navigate the internal and external environment, and ultimately deliver value to our customers

**Qualifications**

Required:

- Bachelor's Degree

- Minimum 10+ years Pharmaceutical Business experience - marketing, sales, market access & pricing, or related experiences in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries

- Understanding of healthcare trends and reimbursement and policy issues and their potential impact upon our Company's business opportunities

- Experience leading strategy development and implementation

- Strong business acumen and ability to drive forward key initiatives

- Strong collaboration skills, both within commercial teams and cross divisional teams

- Strong leadership, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills

- Ability to clearly articulate messages/information across the enterprise and to leadership

- Ability to work within complex organizations and markets and leading sub-teams and influencing without authority

**Preferred**

- Advanced Degree (i.e. MBA)

- Global Marketing experience + Regional/Local Marketing experience

- Launch experience

- Oncology experience

This position requires approximately 10-15% travel, including some weekends.

**Required Skills**

Breast Cancer, Collaboration, Executive Presence, Global Marketing, Launch Readiness, Market Assessments, Oncology Marketing, Product Launch Support, Results-Oriented, Strategic Thinking

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$190,800.00 - $300,300.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

NA

**Job Posting End Date**

05/29/2026

- 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: **R397954

Director Global Oncology Marketing SacTMT Breast Cancer

**Job Description**

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Digital Insights team within the Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) Digital Technologies organization. Digital is the multiplier that will allow DSCS to deliver better experiments faster, efficient filing and launch, more robust supply chains and higher-confidence decisions across the portfolio.

The DSCS Digital Technologies organization is responsible for the invention and application of new digital tools/workflows to support scientists across drug substance development, drug product development and analytical development. We aspire to embed digital technologies into the fabric of DSCS culture to drive transformational impact. The tools that we develop are as diverse as the teams developing them, and in this **Senior Scientist ** role, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in working with large datasets, novel machine learning methods, and data science capabilities to extract knowledge and influence experimental design and interpretation. The person in this role will work across our Company’s small molecule, biologics, and vaccines portfolio with an initial focus on helping establish a strategy for aligning our digital imaging capabilities through application of data science workflows and machine learning models for image analysis and prediction.

The candidate will be tasked with solving complex data capture, analysis, modeling, and visualization challenges in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment using cutting-edge digital and predictive technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting analytical characterization, process development, drug substance development, or drug product development. This role sits within the Digital Insights team which is working to digitally enable a decision engine for DSCS, by innovating solutions through strong partnership in the domains of Data Science, Data Analysis, Informatics, Multi-Omics, Predictive Science, and Data Engineering.

**Responsibilities**

- Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to gather requirements for new digital and data solutions which will have direct pipeline impact.

- Leverage state of the art digital and predictive tools to model large datasets and build connections across otherwise disparate or siloed data sets.

- Collaborate on refreshing the strategy for application of digital imaging capabilities.

- Application and generation of data analysis and visualization workflows.

- Design and development of dashboards, reports, and data exports.

- Data curation and support in defining needs for automation of data ingestion.

- Influence definition of digital strategy.

- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

- Embrace and model our core values of diversity and inclusion, including fostering a supportive culture where all can thrive

- Be able to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment

- Demonstrate a clear ability to perform impactful scientific innovation in a team-oriented manner that builds trusted partnerships across vast stakeholder networks

- Have a demonstrated ability to publish and present research, including an established track record of interaction with the broader academic community

**Education Minimum Requirement**

- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Molecular Modeling, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field (with expected completion no later than August 2026)

- M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Molecular Modeling, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 2 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience

- B.S. in in Computer Science, Data Science, Molecular Modeling, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 4 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Familiar with programming such as R or Python and Posit/RStudio/Jupyter

- Excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and effective interpersonal skills

- Ability to deliver complex solutions under compressed timelines in a dynamic environment

- Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions

- Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity

**Preferred Experience And Skills**

- Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity

- Experience with data visualization tools (Shiny, Streamlit, Spotfire, Dash, PowerBI, or Tableau)

- Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity

- Experience with data pipeline tools such as Dataiku or Databricks

- Experience with relational databases, graph databases, and SQL

- Experience with common process and analytical capabilities commonly utilized in pharmaceutical development

- Evidence of cross-functional collaborations

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**Required Skills**

Adaptability, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Curation, Data Science, Data Visualization, Digital Imaging, Digital Strategy, Digital Technology, Drug Development, Innovative Thinking, Python (Programming Language), R Programming, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Technical Writing

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

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EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

05/29/2026

- 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: **R397860

Senior Scientist, Digital Insights (Hybrid)

**Job Description**

**Senior Scientist - Container Closure Integrity Development**

Join our company’s Device Product & Process Development (DPPD) Team, which focuses on the design, development, and commercialization of novel biologic/drug/vaccine-device combination products for safe and effective delivery to their intended sites of action. The DPPD Team oversees the development of the device constituent within our pipeline of combination products, spanning various therapeutic areas and routes of administration, including inhalation, implantation, and injection.

The Senior Scientist will lead DPPD within our Company Research Labs is seeking a talented, self-motivated, and highly collaborative Scientist with knowledge of container closure integrity (CCI) technology and experience with test method development, method validation, and testing for various product images (vials, syringes, cartridges, and injectors) and secondary packaging.

The candidate will develop methods for our company’s device and combination product pipeline, inclusive of small molecule, biologics, and vaccine products.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Function as an analytical subject matter expert (SME), troubleshooting and optimizing analytical methods, with a focus on container closure integrity methods.

- Ability to build, mentor, and train laboratory staff and users, ensuring proper execution of test methods, adherence to procedures, and consistent data quality.

- Develop, validate, and execute feasibility CCI studies for complex combination devices & delivery systems.

- Author technical reports and testing protocols.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful tech transfer of analytical methods between QC labs.

- Excellent communication, prioritization, presentation, negotiation, project management, and organizational skills.

- Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

- Skilled in laboratory good documentation practices and electronic documentation systems.

- Working knowledge of analytical test method technology transfer process.

- Willing to travel.

**Minimum Education Requirement**

- B.S./M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field/discipline with 4-8 years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.

- PHD Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences.

**Required ** **Experience | Knowledge | Skills:**

- Relevant analytical execution, development, validation, and/or quality control (QC) for container closure integrity as it pertains to small molecule, biologics, and vaccine products.

- Ability to learn new techniques, troubleshooting assays, author and review technical documents.

- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

**Preferred Experience | Knowledge | Skills:**

- cGMP experience.

- Hands-on experience in CCIT method development, validation, and troubleshooting for injectable therapeutics. Candidate should be familiar with the following CCIT technologies for this purpose: dye ingress, high voltage leak detection, vacuum and pressure decay, laser headspace analysis.

Fluency with industry-related guidance USP  and ISO-13485.

- Good technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

- Ability to effectively identify and communicate risks.

- Experience with other analytical methodologies.

**Required Skills**

Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Creativity, External Partners, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T), ISO 13485 Medical Devices, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Testing, Method Validation, Motivation Management, Multi-Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Project Management, Prototyping, Self Motivation, Statistical Analysis, Teamwork, Technical Writing {+ 1 more}

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Not Applicable

**Shift**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

N/A

**Job Posting End Date**

05/29/2026

- 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: **R398685

Senior Scientist, Drug/Device Combination Products

**Job Description**

The Associate Vice President, Head of Infectious Disease & Vaccines Clinical Science, is the global functional leader for the Infectious Disease & Vaccines (ID/V) Clinical Scientist (CS) organization within Infectious Disease & Vaccines Clinical Development. This role is accountable for setting scientific standards, operating model, and talent strategy for Clinical Scientists supporting our company's late stage Infectious Disease & Vaccines portfolio.

The Associate Vice President (AVP) ensures that Clinical Scientists deliver consistent, high quality‑ scientific and technical oversight of studies and assets, partnering closely with Clinical Directors (CDs), Product Development Team Leaders, Therapeutic Area Heads, Global Clinical Trials operations teams as well as other cross functional partners to advance programs from First-In-Human‑through registration and lifecycle management.

This role is not asset specific; rather, it provides horizontal leadership and governance of clinical scientists across the Infectious Disease & Vaccines portfolio.

**Primary Responsibilities**

**Functional & Strategic Leadership**

- Serves as the global head of the Infectious Disease & Vaccines Clinical Scientist function, with accountability for role clarity, scientific quality, and consistent execution across all Infectious Disease & Vaccines programs.

- Define and maintain clear role delineation between Clinical Scientists and Clinical Directors, aligned with our company's Clinical Development operating model.

- Establish expectations for scientific rigor, judgment, and decision making appropriate to‑ phase, modality, and risk.

- Continually optimize organizational design, role clarity, and resourcing for Clinical Scientists aligned with portfolio priorities.

**Clinical Science Standards & Quality**

- Own the clinical scientist framework for Infectious Disease & Vaccines studies, including:

- Optimization of organizational design and resources

- Ownership and optimization of key processes, talent and succession management

- Ensure consistency and quality of CS contributions to:

- Protocols and amendments

- Investigator Brochures

- Medical monitoring and safety plans

- Regulatory and scientific documents (e.g., INDs, briefing packages, responses)

- Provide senior scientific input into data interpretation for clinical outcomes, safety signal evaluation, and benefit risk assessments, particularly for complex or high‑ risk‑ programs.

**Matrix Partnership & Governance**

- Act as a senior scientific partner to Therapeutic Area Heads and Clinical Development leadership across Infectious Disease & Vaccines.

- Represent the Clinical Scientist function in governance forums, review committees, and inspection readiness activities, as appropriate.

- Partner closely with Clinical Trial Operations teams ensuring seamless work between clinical and operations.

- Partner closely with Regulatory, Safety, Biostatistics, and Translational Medicine to ensure integrated development strategies.

**Talent Development & Capability Building**

- Provide vision, direction, and sponsorship for the Infectious Disease & Vaccines Clinical Scientist organization.

- Ensure robust performance management, coaching, and career development processes are implemented by CS people leaders.

- Build a strong pipeline of Infectious Disease & Vaccines scientific talent with depth in disease biology, modality expertise, and clinical judgment.

- Foster a culture of scientific rigor, accountability, and patient focused‑ development.

**Operational Excellence & Inspection Readiness**

- Ensure Clinical Scientist processes support inspection readiness, audit outcomes, and data integrity.

- Drive continuous improvement informed by inspections, internal learnings, and external benchmarking.

- Ensure clear escalation pathways for complex scientific and safety issues.

**Scope & Reporting**

- Reports into the Senior Vice President Area Head Infectious Disease & Vaccines Clinical Development leadership

- Leads a global Infectious Disease & Vaccines Clinical Scientist organization supporting multiple therapeutic areas and modalities of therapeutics.

- Interfaces routinely with:

- Therapeutic Area Heads

- Product development team leads and teams

- Heads of Clinical Science in other Areas (Oncology, General & Specialty Medicine)

- Global regulatory and safety partners

- Global clinical trial operations teams including study managers

- Finance, alliance management, compliance, legal and other critical functions

**Education & Training**

- Minimum requirement: Postgraduate degree (MS, MA, MPH, etc.)

- Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD etc.) preferred

- Concentration in Infectious Disease, Vaccines, or a closely related biomedical discipline is preferred

**Required Experience And Skills**

- Significant experience (>10 years) in Infectious Disease & Vaccines clinical development within a global pharmaceutical or biotech organization.

- Expertise with medical monitoring.

- Demonstrated leadership of clinical science teams in a matrixed, portfolio-based environment.

- Experience working with multiple asset modalities.

- Deep understanding of trial design, regulatory expectations, and medical oversight across development phases, with particular focus for phase 3 studies.

- Experience supporting regulatory interactions, inspections, and high stakes development decisions.

- US and global filing experience.

- Experience upleveling skills; talent assessment and organizational growth. Experience in building an organization preferred.

- Experience leading CS within a clinical team organization preferred.

**Leadership & Competencies**

- Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and executional levels.

- Strong influence skills without direct asset ownership.

- Commitment to patient‑focused development, scientific excellence, and our company's values.

- Expert in teaching /coaching teams and individuals.

- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional strategic and process improvement initiatives.

- Business‑savvy, results‑oriented, and able to balance rigor, speed, and risk.

- Strong communication, influence, and people‑development skills.

**Required Skills**

Biostatistics, Client Management, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Research Methods, Conflict Resolution, Detail-Oriented, Innovation, Multiple Therapeutic Areas, Negotiation, New Technology Integration, People Leadership, Pharmacovigilance, Protocol Development, Strategic Planning, Visionary Leadership

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$342,800.00 - $539,600.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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**

Hybrid

**Shift**

**Valid Driving License:**

**Hazardous Material(s)**

**Job Posting End Date:**

06/20/2026

- 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: **R399171

AVP, Head of Infectious Disease & Vaccines Clinical Science

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Industry: Technology, Information and Media
Company Size: 11-50 employees

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**Job Description**

Within our Digital Human Health organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management. As we endeavor, we are seeking a dynamic talent for the role of **Associate Director, Primary Market Research**

**Position Description**

The Market Research Associate Director (Hybrid) will be a main point of contact for their assigned areas of responsibility for our product's marketing / commercial team. The position will plan, prioritize, manage, and execute a scope of work within the Oncology Business Unit. Specifically, the focus of this role will support the Pan-Tumor franchise and other tumor areas as needed. Responsibilities will include providing strategic input to the extended global team via primary market research projects and secondary data analysis by proactively defining business questions and opportunities, identifying strategic insights, and recommending actionable business solutions.

This person is expected to be an exceptional team player who can comfortably interact with and add value to the existing market research team as well as strategically partner with extended team members including pricing and access, sales, promotion, marketing and our Research & Development Division. The Associate Director will demonstrate consistently strong leadership skills with an ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment with a transformational mindset, cultural awareness and resiliency to change.

**Key responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:**

**Market Research & Analytics**

- Develop and oversee execution of an assigned portion of the global market research plan within the product franchise with a strategic mindset and minimal supervision.

- Provide leadership and strategic thinking for assigned primary market research projects for our product including framing critical business questions, identification of information needs, identifying considerations from other data sources, development of research/analysis plans and management of the research process to deliver an objective understanding of key customers, competitor products and current/future market developments.

- Take full ownership of understanding the business challenges/information needs, consider alternatives, propose appropriate method/approach, apply best practices, and proactively consider and/or develop new techniques and innovations to meet objectives.

- Proficient in various market research methodologies and research techniques to design effective research studies

- Complete analyses using available secondary data, syndicated reports and databases and integrate findings into primary market research efforts to build and tell a compelling story and deliver concise and actionable results, on an as-needed basis

**Project Management**

- Implement market research studies and manage budget of projects; brief market research vendor partners to deliver what is required (e.g. objectives, timeline, compliance requirements, actionable insights and recommendations); understand vendor capabilities, quality requirements, and recommend innovative options.

- Articulate the rationale, hypotheses, and methodology of research approaches to both the manager and the franchise / client team proactively and ensure the business objectives are met and communicated in an effective way.

- Able to assess and direct vendor technical capabilities and manage risks in the analytic process

- Proactively communicate and facilitate discussion with marketing / commercial teams to ensure that insights are considered in decision-making and planning; integrate a variety of sources/studies to present strategic options to the extended team; provide consultative guidance to marketing / commercial team(s).

**Proactive Collaboration**

- Collaborate proactively with cross-functional business partners including marketing communications, market access, commercial team, and the advertising agency to ensure optimal integration for launch and post-launch activities.

- Work with the forecasting team to Assist with analysis to inform the strategic assumptions that are built into brand forecasts and tracking of key performance indicators and benchmarking dashboards.

- Partner with other analytic functions to advance the use of novel data sources including Real World Data.

- Work on and lead ad hoc franchise-wide initiatives as needed.

**Education**

**Position Qualifications:**

- Required: BA/BS

**Knowledge And Skills**

- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing/market research

- Past roles in market research, analytics, sales, forecasting, access and pricing, marketing or competitive intelligence

- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to think strategically and objectively

- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and understanding of secondary data sets/analytics and epidemiology data.

- Proven analytical expertise and ability to communicative research outputs with effective storytelling that turn data into actionable insights.

- Act as a strategic consultant with ability to quickly establish relationships of trust and credibility and develop effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders and team members

- Proficient technical aptitude to build expertise with various current and innovative market research techniques to provide unique solutions in a rapidly evolving therapeutic area and market landscape

- Ability and comfort in prioritizing and managing multiple requests from both marketing points and extended team members

- Ability to communicate effectively and a strong desire to lead change

**Preferred Knowledge And Skills**

- Oncology experience (solid and/or hematologic cancers)

- Launch excellence

- Early commercial development knowledge

- Familiarity with marketing strategy development

- Strong leadership skills around customer focus, decision making, courage & candor, and collaboration / teamwork

- Solid project management skills

- Ability to motivate without authority

- Ability to support transformation and manage change in a fast-paced environment

**Required Skills**

Business Analysis, Marketing, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supplier Management, User Research, Waterfall Model

**Preferred Skills**

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

**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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

**Requirements**

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:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

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.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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 Ordinance

**Los 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 Ordinance

**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:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**

No

**Travel Requirements**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

Hybrid

**Shift**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**

No

**Hazardous Material(s)**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date**

06/5/2026

- A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe 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: **R399227

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