Principal Scientist, Process Development & Commercialization

msd; Rahway (NJ); Presencial; USD 173.000 - 273.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

MSD is seeking a highly motivated scientist/engineer to advance late-stage small molecule programs from development to commercialization. You will lead technical initiatives across our global network, directing process development, characterization, and regulatory activities.

This is a leadership role requiring mentorship and strong collaboration with diverse teams. The position emphasizes driving scalable manufacturing processes, robust design space, and strategic inputs for

Formación

• B.S. or M.S. in chemical engineering or related field with at least 11 years of process development experience; or a Ph.D. with 7+ years post-PhD experience.
• Demonstrated experience with chemical process development, design, scalability, and process understanding.
• Experience leading process characterization, regulatory filing support, and process validation planning/execution.
• Ability to mentor technical staff and lead cross-functional teams across stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute experimental programs addressing design robustness, scalability, and productivity of small molecule processes.
• Drive process characterization activities to establish robust manufacturing processes.
• Manage regulatory filing support activities, including control strategy development and validation planning.
• Mentor and develop laboratory staff through data analysis and problem solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance complex development programs.
• Communicate results effectively with stakeholders and influence decision making.

Conocimientos

Chemical Process Development

Process Characterization

Regulatory Filing Support

Leadership & Mentorship

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical Writing

Project Management

Communication

Educación

B.S./M.S. Chemical Engineering + 11 years experience

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering + 7 years post-doc experience

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Summary

Our Company is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist/engineer to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in advancing late-stage small molecule programs from development to commercialization while leading highly visible technical initiatives across our global network.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering or a related scientific discipline from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience in process development; or
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience following completion of the doctorate.

Required Experience and Skills

Demonstrated experience in chemical process development, including:

• Developing and executing experimental programs to address process design, robustness, scalability, productivity, and process understanding
• Leading process characterization activities and applying scientific principles to establish robust manufacturing processes
• Leading regulatory filing support activities, including process characterization, control strategy development, and process validation planning and execution
• Mentoring and developing technical staff through laboratory execution, data analysis, and scientific problem-solving
• Working effectively within cross-functional teams to drive complex development programs
• Strong communication, organizational, technical writing, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence decision-making across multiple stakeholders

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Hands-on experience in laboratory-based process development, including unit operations commonly used in small molecule drug substance development such as chemical reactions, work-up operations, isolation, and crystallization
• Experience leading technical interactions with external partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturing organizations
• Expertise in statistical experimental design and data analysis
• Familiarity with the application of cGMP principles in pharmaceutical drug substance and/or drug product development and manufacturing
• Experience applying Quality by Design (QbD) principles, mathematical modeling, and engineering scale-up methodologies
• Experience supporting commercial product launches and post-approval process improvements

Required Skills: API Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Processes, Commercialization, Downstream Processing, Driving Continuous Improvement, External Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Mentorship, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Process Characterization, Small Molecules, Statistical Data Analysis, Technology Transfer

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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

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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

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 10/22/2026

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