Senior Oral Formulation Scientist – Innovating Medicines

EyeBio; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Scientist to support formulation development of new chemical entities from first-in-human formulations to market definition and process robustness. You will design experiments, apply DOE, and collaborate across teams to advance drug product design.

The role requires a PhD with 5+ years industrial experience or equivalent, strong data analysis and communication skills, and a drive to develop new medicines. Travel and GMP coordination are involved.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with expected graduation by March 2027; BS/MS with 5+ years industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Propose and design innovative approaches for product development and experiments.
• Evaluate new technologies and deploy them to pipeline assets.
• Collaborate across functions to drive results.
• Perform DOE-driven formulation and process development for new entities.
• Coordinate activities with process chemistry, preformulation, analytical groups.
• Facilitate manufacturing and release of clinical supplies and scale-up activities.
• Share knowledge via patents, presentations and publications.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Experiment design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Chemical engineering

Chemistry

Cross-functional teamwork

Design of Experiments

Pharmaceutical sciences

Preformulation

Process development

Process optimization

Product development

Product formulation

Technology development

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

MS/BS in Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Scientist to support formulation development of new chemical entities from first-in-human formulations to market definition and process robustness. You will design experiments, apply DOE, and collaborate across teams to advance drug product design.

The role requires a PhD with 5+ years industrial experience or equivalent, strong data analysis and communication skills, and a drive to develop new medicines. Travel and GMP coordination are involved.