Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences - Drug Development

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior Scientist in the Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group. You will drive analytical development for various drug substances and dosage forms, leveraging LC, MS, NMR, and other advanced tools under GMP conditions.

Lead cross-functional teams and contribute to regulatory submissions throughout development. Ideal candidates hold a PhD (or relevant advanced degree with industry experience) and have strong publication history, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• PhD required in chemistry/pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Advanced degree holders should have strong analytical and regulatory-writing capabilities.
• Experience with GMP, analytical method development, and leadership in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development for small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides.
• Design studies to understand synthesis routes, formulations, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop analytical methods for GMP release and shelflife testing of clinical supplies.
• Provide leadership in technology teams and project development.
• Prepare regulatory submission documents and respond to agency inquiries.
• Document experimental work thoroughly and communicate results to teams.

Skills

Analytical Method Development

Assay Development

Bioanalytical Analysis

Chemistry

Drug Development

GMP Environments

Innovative Thinking

Liquid Chromatography (LC)

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Method Development

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Pharmaceutical Industry

Regulatory Submissions

Strategic Thinking

Technical Writing

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline

Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 3+ years pharma experience

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 7+ years industry experience

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior Scientist in the Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group. You will drive analytical development for various drug substances and dosage forms, leveraging LC, MS, NMR, and other advanced tools under GMP conditions.

Lead cross-functional teams and contribute to regulatory submissions throughout development. Ideal candidates hold a PhD (or relevant advanced degree with industry experience) and have strong publication history, communication, and leadership skills.