Senior Scientist, Translational Biomarkers for CV/ID

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 191,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Merck is seeking a Principal Scientist to provide strategic biomarker leadership across Cardiovascular & Metabolic and Infectious Diseases/Vaccines programs. The role focuses on translating disease biology into translational hypotheses, developing integrated biomarker strategies, and guiding development decisions through cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead interpretation of complex biomarker datasets, mentor scientists, and advance translational biomarkers across

Qualifications

Significant experience developing translational biomarker strategies.
Experience in cardiovascular/metabolic, infectious diseases, vaccines, or immunology translational programs.
Ability to translate hypotheses into biomarker strategies for clinical development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data synthesis.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead integrated biomarker strategies across CVM and ID/Vaccines programs.
Translate disease biology into translational hypotheses and fit-for-purpose biomarker approaches.
Define how biomarkers inform development questions (biology, engagement, dose, stratification).
Lead interpretation of biomarker and clinical datasets into actionable recommendations.
Partner with Discovery, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Data Science, and other functions to build translational strategies.
Mentor biomarker scientists and contribute to a collaborative biomarker organization.