Senior Biologics Process Development Lead

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 210,400 - 331,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Biologics Process Development Scientific Lead to provide technical leadership across biologics process development programs in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves driving functional alignment and leveraging technology platforms for robust processes suitable for clinical and commercial manufacturing.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in relevant fields and 15+ years of experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and retirement packages, alongside competitive salaries ranging from $210,400 to $331,100.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in biologics process development.
• Proven ability to lead across functions and influence without authority.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership across biologics process development.
• Drive knowledge sharing and functional alignment across projects.
• Design, execute, and oversee process development studies.

Skills

Biologics

Cell Cultures

Cross-Functional Leadership

Downstream Processing

Influence

Process Development (PD)

Purification Methods

Scientific Thinking

Technical Leadership

Technology Transfer

Upstream Processing

Education

PhD in Biochemical Engineering or related discipline

15+ years experience for PhD candidates

MS or BS in related discipline with 20+ years experience

Tools

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Statistical Analysis

Process Characterization

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Biologics Process Development Scientific Lead to provide technical leadership across biologics process development programs in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves driving functional alignment and leveraging technology platforms for robust processes suitable for clinical and commercial manufacturing.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in relevant fields and 15+ years of experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and retirement packages, alongside competitive salaries ranging from $210,400 to $331,100.