Merck · 5 hours ago
Principal Scientist, Cell Based Sciences AR&D
Lansdale, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $247K/yr
8+ years expMerck is a leading biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Principal Scientist in the Analytical Research and Development, Cell Based Sciences Department. The role involves leading a team of scientists in developing large molecule potency assays and providing analytical leadership for vaccine development projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of scientists developing analytical methods and defining the potency strategy for our large molecule portfolio
Provide analytical leadership not only on vaccine development pipeline projects, but also innovative technology teams shaping analytical methods and tools of the future
Representing the group on product development teams, Work and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and provide technical input to enable team decisions
Lead in authoring and reviewing scientific documents including development reports, analytical method protocols, qualification protocols, and electronic notebooks
Work and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and provide technical input to enable team decisions
Be a leader within the external scientific community in professional organizations, conferences, and publications as well as analytical technology and regulatory sciences related focus groups and consortia
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, virology, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Biopharmaceutical Industry
OR M.S. with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Biopharmaceutical Industry
OR Bachelor's with a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience in Biopharmaceutical Industry
In-depth knowledge and understanding of immunoassay development including antigen and antibody selection, antibody matched pair screening and optimization, binding kinetics, and multiplexing
Expertise in cell biology and immunology, with application to solve complex scientific challenges related to designing and developing GxP potency assays to support a variety of vaccine modalities
Demonstrated ability to lead complex experimental design and detailed data analysis concepts related to analytical method development
Deep working knowledge of regulatory guidance and quality standards, with experience authoring and reviewing regulatory submissions and responses (biologics license application submission) and interacting with Health Authorities
Ability to excel in a team-based environment, partnering and influencing in a professional and positive manner
External scientific engagement demonstrated through publications, regulatory guidance documents, industry white paper contributions, presentations at scientific meetings, and/or membership on (or leading) cross-company working groups or consortia
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare and 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
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