Merck · 2 days ago

Associate Principal Scientist, In Vitro External Lead

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$138K/yr - $217K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Partner with scientists from QB and other discovery functions to define and challenge resource demands, support the build of strategies, workflows, and partner capabilities.

Connect internal scientists with strategic CRO partners, provide tactical support to transfer in vitro screening funnels, assays, technology, and processes.

Provide partner training, perform audits, participate in partner site visits, manage scientific and operational relationships with CROs.

Support business continuity, manage sourcing processes, work with Finance and IT organizations, and enable a unified sourcing strategy.

Collaborate with various teams across the organization, manage ongoing In Vitro sourcing spend, and forecast resource demand.

Develop and implement IT infrastructure at partners, work on sourcing strategies, and improve cycle time.

Qualification

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Vitro PharmacologyPlate-Based Assay DevelopmentGlobal Pharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeCRO Industry UnderstandingDrug DiscoveryQuantitative BiosciencesProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationData QCProtocol DesignLaboratory ProcessesSafety StandardsCRO Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationTeamwork

Required

A Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Enzymology, Protein sciences, Cell pharmacology, molecular biology or a relevant In Vitro Pharmacology discipline with 8+ years of experience, or Master's Degree (MA/MBA/MS) with 6+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience in biological sciences or related discipline.

Deep understanding of In Vitro pharmacology principles and best practices across multiple disease areas with expertise in designing, interpreting, and troubleshooting studies as well as plate-based assay development and execution.

Understanding of global pharmaceutical and CRO industries with a solid understanding of drug discovery in general, as well as Quantitative Biosciences’ role within the company drug discovery organization.

Preferred

Strong understanding of in vitro pharmacology business standards including data QC, protocol design, laboratory processes and best-practices, as well as safety standards.

A minimum of 3 years in managing CRO relationships or equivalent relationship management role.

Established network within our company, as well as Strategic CROs, and biotech / large pharma.

Successful track record of working with multiple functional groups or teams across cultural and geographic boundaries.