Lead Associate Scientist, Biologics Sterile Development

Biopharma Careers; Rahway, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, New Jersey seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to advance biologics sterile product development. The role emphasizes designing experiments, executing plans, and analyzing data to support non-oral dosage forms from preclinical to commercialization.

You will collaborate with biologics and biopharmaceutics teams, lead project activities at external sites, and contribute to regulatory filings while mentoring scientists and driving innovation in drug product development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with minimum of 8 years relevant industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead/contribute towards innovative approaches for biologics sterile product development with experimental design and data analysis.
• Support early and late-stage development candidates including robust drug product composition and scalable process development.
• Lead and mentor scientists, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate with key stakeholders.

Education

PhD in Chemical/Biomedical/Pharmaceutical Engineering or related

BS/MS in Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Merck in Rahway, New Jersey seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to advance biologics sterile product development. The role emphasizes designing experiments, executing plans, and analyzing data to support non-oral dosage forms from preclinical to commercialization.

You will collaborate with biologics and biopharmaceutics teams, lead project activities at external sites, and contribute to regulatory filings while mentoring scientists and driving innovation in drug product development.