Global Regulatory Scientist – Vaccines & Infectious Disease

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Headquarters Associate Principal Scientist to support VID products within a global regulatory team.

You will help develop and implement global strategies for registrations and ongoing submissions, and collaborate with the global liaison and cross‑functional partners. Responsibilities include preparing submissions, reviewing protocols, researching regulatory guidance, and contributing to regulatory strategy documents.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or related doctoral degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related discipline.
• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of pharma industry experience, or bachelor’s with 6 years.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects.
• Flexible and detail‑oriented with scientific rigor.

Responsibilities

• Assist regulatory agency communications and submissions (INDs, pediatric plans, annual or periodic reports).
• Develop agency background packages and documents for regulatory submissions.
• Communicate with agencies and attend agency meetings with the Global Liaison.
• Participate in the Global Regulatory Team and collaborate across functions.
• Research guidelines and competitive intelligence to support regulatory strategy.

Education

MD/PhD or related doctoral degree

Master’s degree with 3+ years pharma experience

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years pharma experience

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Headquarters Associate Principal Scientist to support VID products within a global regulatory team.

You will help develop and implement global strategies for registrations and ongoing submissions, and collaborate with the global liaison and cross‑functional partners. Responsibilities include preparing submissions, reviewing protocols, researching regulatory guidance, and contributing to regulatory strategy documents.