Senior Scientist, Drug Analysis & Development

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group. You will lead analytical development for small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides, shaping methods, reporting results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance drug products.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, regulatory readiness, and publication of findings, with travel up to 10% and a path toward impactful innovation within GMP environments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline plus at least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline, plus at least 7 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions to analytical development challenges for synthetic small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical products using conventional and novel technologies.
• Design scientific studies to inform the selection and deep understanding of synthetic routes, formulation compositions, and manufacturing processes.
• Implement analytical methods for laboratory development, as well as release and shelflife assessment of clinical supplies under good manufacturing practice (GMP) conditions.
• Provide leadership not only on drug development pipeline projects, but also innovative technology teams shaping analytical methods and tools of the future.
• Authoring regulatory submission documents across the project development lifecycle, and responding to agency questions.
• Documenting work in a detailed and timely manner.
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.

Skills

Analytical Method Development

LC/GC Methods

Mass Spectrometry

NMR

Bioanalytical Analysis

Regulatory Submissions

GMP Environments

Technical Writing

Strategic Thinking

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline

Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline + 3 yrs pharma

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline + 7 yrs industry

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group. You will lead analytical development for small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides, shaping methods, reporting results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance drug products.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, regulatory readiness, and publication of findings, with travel up to 10% and a path toward impactful innovation within GMP environments.