Associate Director, Bioanalytics - Global Preclinical Development

3082 Intervet Inc. USA; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks an Associate Director of Bioanalytics to lead the Rahway Bioanalytical Laboratory within Global Preclinical Development.

You will provide scientific and operational leadership for bioanalytical activities across research, preclinical, and clinical programs, ensuring timely, high-quality data and regulatory-compliant documentation. The role emphasizes team development, mass spectrometry-based analysis, method validation, data integrity, and CRO oversight,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry or related discipline with minimum six years of industry experience; or Master's with minimum ten years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in bioanalytical method development, validation and biological sample analysis in regulated environments.
• Experience in GLP-regulated environments and strong data integrity/regulatory documentation knowledge.
• Proven track record leading scientists and laboratory teams, including coaching and development.
• Strong expertise in quantitative bioanalysis, especially mass spectrometry.
• Preferred experience supporting regulatory submissions for veterinary or human pharmaceuticals and CRO/external lab oversight.
• Experience with additional bioanalytical technologies such as immunoassays or ligand-binding assays.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and/or drug metabolism.
• Experience implementing laboratory automation and regulated digital data workflows.
• Project-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rahway Bioanalytical Laboratory with scientific and operational oversight.
• Drive automation, digital technologies, and data workflows to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and mentor the BioAnalytics team through performance management.
• Oversee method development, qualification, validation and sample analysis with emphasis on mass spectrometry.
• Ensure data integrity, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Review data, methods, protocols, and reports for regulatory submissions.
• Provide scientific guidance and drive continuous improvement of technologies and processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to define bioanalytical strategies for development programs and regulatory interactions.
• Oversee external bioanalytical activities by CROs and other labs.
• Evaluate emerging scientific and regulatory developments to advance capabilities.

Skills

Automated Cell Culture

Bioanalytical Method Development

Bioreactor Operation

Data Science

Financial Research

Interpersonal Relationships

In Vivo Studies

Membrane Filtration Systems

Product Development

Results-Oriented

Stakeholder Communications

Technical Mentoring

Technical Transfer

Transcriptome Analysis

Trend Knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in analytical chemistry / bioanalytical chemistry / pharmaceutical sciences / biochemistry or related discipline

Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Regulatory compliant data management

Job description

Job Description We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. At our company, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference.

The Associate Director, Bioanalytics leads the Rahway Bioanalytical Laboratory within Global Preclinical Development, providing scientific, operational, regulatory, and people leadership for bioanalytical activities supporting research, business, preclinical, and clinical development programs for veterinary pharmaceuticals. The role is accountable for the timely delivery of high-quality, scientifically sound, and regulatory-compliant bioanalytical data and documentation, while developing the Rahway Bioanalytics team and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rahway Bioanalytical Laboratory, including scientific and operational oversight, prioritization, resource planning, and delivery of project commitments.
• Drive laboratory automation, digital technologies, and integrated data workflows to increase efficiency, data integrity, compliance, and scientific capabilities.
• Lead and develop the Bioanalytics team through performance management, coaching, and capability building.
• Oversee bioanalytical method development, qualification, validation, and sample analysis, with particular emphasis on mass spectrometry.
• Ensure scientific quality, data integrity, documentation, and compliance with GLP, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review bioanalytical data, methods, protocols, and reports to ensure scientific rigor and suitability for regulatory submissions.
• Provide scientific guidance, resolve complex bioanalytical issues, and drive continuous improvement of technologies, processes, and capabilities.
• Partner across functions to define and execute bioanalytical strategies and provide expertise to development programs and regulatory interactions.
• Oversee external bioanalytical activities performed by contract research organizations and other laboratories.
• Evaluate emerging scientific, technological, and regulatory developments to advance laboratory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant industry experience; or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in bioanalytical method development, validation and biological sample analysis in a regulated pharmaceutical, animal health or comparable environment.
• Experience working in a GLP-regulated environment and a strong understanding of data integrity and regulatory documentation expectations.
• Demonstrated experience leading scientists and/or laboratory teams, including scientific direction, prioritization, coaching and development.
• Strong scientific expertise in quantitative bioanalysis, particularly mass spectrometry.
• Preferred Experience supporting regulatory submissions for veterinary or human pharmaceuticals and interacting with regulatory, quality, or compliance organizations.
• Experience managing bioanalytical activities performed by CROs or external laboratories.
• Experience with additional bioanalytical technologies, such as immunoassays or ligand-binding assays.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and/or drug metabolism.
• Experience implementing laboratory automation, computerized laboratory systems, and regulated digital data workflows.
• Project-management experience.

Required Skills

• Automated Cell Culture
• Bioanalytical Method Development
• Bioreactor Operation
• Data Science
• Financial Research
• Interpersonal Relationships
• In Vivo Studies
• Membrane Filtration Systems
• Product Development
• Results-Oriented
• Stakeholder Communications
• Technical Mentoring
• Technical Transfer
• Transcriptome Analysis
• Trend Knowledge

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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The primary location for this posting is: USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00

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.

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