Sr. Scientist-Global Labeling Lead

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits 401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Sr. Scientist, Global Labeling Lead to develop, maintain, and implement Core Labeling and US labeling for developmental and marketed products, and to support Local Labeling in EU and other regions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, advise on labeling strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance to support timely submissions; strong communication and project management are essential; this is a hybrid role with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of labeling experience or other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional labeling teams and communicating with senior management.
• Ability to assimilate complex clinical and scientific information and label precedents.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and implementing Core Labeling and US Labeling for products.
• Assisting with Local Labeling (EU and other regions) for assigned products.
• Leading cross-functional teams to develop, review, and approve labeling documents.
• Providing labeling guidance to ensure regulatory compliance and timely submissions.

Skills

Action-Oriented

Adaptability

Adverse Event Report

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Labeling Compliance

Negotiation

Pharmaceutical Product Development

Policy Implementation

Problem Solving

Regulatory Strategy Development

Regulatory Submissions

Scientific Knowledge

Technical Writing

Time Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Advanced degree (M.S., Pharm.D., or Ph.D.) preferred

Job description

## Sr. Scientist-Global Labeling LeadApply: Hybrid: USA - New Jersey - Rahway: USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd): Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: September 26, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R416023**Job Description**We invite you to join our mission of advancing the prevention and treatment of diseases. The purpose of Global Labeling is to drive labeling strategy and ensure high-quality and compliant labeling documents which, provide the safe and effective use of products for patients and healthcare providers globally.As part of Labeling Strategy function in Global Labeling, you will be accountable for developing labeling content and maintaining the target product labeling for developmental products, Core Labeling documents (e.g., CCDS, CCPPI, CCIFU), US Labeling, and EU Labeling for marketed products; and supporting country Regulatory Affairs in the development and maintenance of other country’s Local Labeling. The Senior Scientist, Global Labeling Lead is responsible for:* developing, maintaining, and implementing Core Labeling for assigned products in line with internal standards and guidelines* developing, maintaining, and implementing US Labeling for assigned products in line with regulatory requirements and internal standards and guidelines* assisting with developing and maintaining Local Labeling (EU and most of world) for assigned products* providing labeling expertise and guidance to teams while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements* serving as regulatory labeling point of contact on global Regulatory Affairs sub-teams to ensure delivery of labeling documents that meet quality and compliance standards and regulatory labeling requirements to support timely regulatory submissions for assigned products* leading cross-functional teams to develop, review and approve Core and Local Labeling documents* recommending strategies and labeling language for inclusion in Core or Local Labeling during labeling development or responses to Health Authority**Education*** Bachelor's degree in a scientific or medically related discipline required; advanced degree (M.S., Pharm.D., or Ph.D.) preferred.**Required Experience & Skills*** Minimum of 3 years of labeling experience or other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience (e.g., Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, or Pharmacovigilance). An advanced degree with relevant labeling or pharmaceutical industry experience gained during graduate studies may be considered equivalent to the experience requirement.* Experience leading cross-functional labeling teams, including interactions with senior management, strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to actively listen, address labeling issues, develop action plans, build consensus, and drive projects to completion.* Ability to assimilate complex clinical and scientific information, labeling precedents, and competitor labeling, and communicate findings clearly and concisely.* Understanding of medical concepts and terminology.* Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.* Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound recommendations and decisions.* Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and maintain an action-oriented approach.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.* Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across functions.#EligibleforERP **Required Skills:**Action-Oriented, Adaptability, Adverse Event Report, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Labeling Compliance, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving, Regulatory Strategy Development, Regulatory Submissions, Scientific Knowledge, Technical Writing, Time Prioritization**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$106,200.00 - $167,200.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.**San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:**No relocation**VISA Sponsorship:**No**Travel Requirements:**10%**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Hybrid**Shift:**Not Indicated**Valid Driving License:**No**Hazardous Material(s):**n/a**Job Posting End Date:**09/26/2026**\\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.