Merck · 6 days ago
Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $267K/yr
8+ years expMerck is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on research and development in animal health. The Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery will be responsible for driving research programs to identify novel targets and technologies, collaborating with various stakeholders to advance drug discovery efforts.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identifying new molecular entities and technologies for use in animal health from our Company Laboratories or from external partners
Leading research programs from ideation through early research and proof-of-concept phase up to development stage
Interfacing with researchers and senior management throughout the organization as well as external partners
Operating within a matrix structure to garner resources for necessary research work
Qualification
Required
DVM/VMD, as well as a PhD in experimental pharmacology
Minimum of 8 years industry or pharmaceutical research experience in drug discovery or preclinical research with a focus on in vivo pharmacology
Advanced and thorough scientific knowledge in pharmacology, disease mechanisms and related preclinical models
Expertise in one of the following fields: oncology, diabetes, respiratory & immunology, cardiology, pain & inflammation, reproduction, drug delivery or biotechnology
Knowledge of regulatory aspects of pharmaceuticals including GLP, GCP and GMP
Ability to manage multiple projects, including budgets, contracts, and timelines
Ability to independently plan, recommend and complete research programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Effective creator of executive level presentations and documents
Experience in preparing patent applications in support of patent coverage of research efforts
10 % Travel
Adaptability
Assay Development
Biochemical Assays
Cell Culture Techniques
Communication
Detail-Oriented
Ethical Compliance
Functional Genomics
In Vivo Models
Leading Project Teams
Molecular Biology Techniques
Persuasion
Professional Networking
Protein Biochemistry
Protein Purifications
Science
Social Collaboration
Virology
Preferred
Board certification in Pharmacology
Project management skills within pharmaceuticals
Experience in developing and managing collaborations with outsource providers, vendors, contractors and academic institutions
Experience in working with business development to identify and license external technology opportunities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
2026-01-19
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