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Merck · 1 day ago

Principal Scientist, Oral Formulation Scienes

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$173K/yr - $273K/yr

8+ years exp

Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to translating molecules to medicines. The Principal Scientist will lead CMC project teams in the formulation development of new chemical entities, driving innovative drug delivery technologies and ensuring robust manufacturing processes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead development of new, innovative approaches for product development, generation of experimental designs, execution experimental plans and data analysis to impact pipeline development and set strategic direction

Mentors technical staff to develop team members scientifically and support the execution of pipeline programs

Ability to spearhead Due Diligence of potential pipeline assets and drug delivery technologies, including representing PSCS on cross-functional teams to make strategic and technical recommendations to leadership

Sets direction and coordinates technology development efforts in emerging drug delivery areas

Drives evaluation of new technologies and leads capability build to deploy them to pipeline assets

Collaborates effectively within and across functional areas to lead the development of novel drug delivery technologies

Is a recognized subject matter expert in at least one area of drug delivery and/or drug product manufacturing technology

The desired individual is someone who will bring knowledge and creativity to the position as well as have the discipline to drive results

Can independently execute formulation and process development activities using Design of Experiments for new chemical entities or life cycle management opportunities while also helping to coach others in a collaborative environment

Coordinate development activities with chemistry, analytical, and physical characterization groups

Leads project activities at external manufacturing sites

Facilitate manufacturing, packaging and release of clinical supplies for clinical studies, assist in scale up activities at pilot and commercial scale, and summarize results in technical reports and presentations

Enhance our company's professional image and competitive advantage through patents, presentations, publications and professional activities and advance areas such as science and technology development, technical and business strategic improvements, business process innovations

Builds and maintains awareness of relevant and emerging technologies and capabilities at a department level to develop institutional understanding and develop staff across the organization

Qualification

Formulation DevelopmentDrug Delivery TechnologiesData AnalysisProject LeadershipChemical EngineeringPharmaceutical SciencesMentorshipInnovative ThinkingProfessional CollaborationAccountabilityCommunicationAdaptability

Required

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience

M.S. degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with minimum of 10 years relevant industrial experience

B.S. degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with minimum of 14 years relevant industrial experience

Capable of leading formulation development activities in matrix team environments to define a robust formulation and manufacturing process

Ability to lead complex teams in the development of new molecules and new technologies that shape drug delivery strategy across our company

Extensive experience with conventional and novel drug product technologies that can be utilized to develop pipeline assets, including hands on experience to independently operate in a pilot plant as well as an in-depth understanding of the science to train others in the department

Recognized as a technical expert and scientific contributor with proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas

Has broad knowledge of formulation science and in-depth knowledge in multiple areas, including core understanding of the drug development process, excipient attributes, and formulation-process interplay

Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and lead complex experiments and data analysis

Track record of working effectively with team-members of diverse skill sets and backgrounds

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Prior experience leading development projects at an enterprise level

Strong mentoring capabilities to build individuals and teams

Recognized as a subject matter expert in multiple drug delivery and/or manufacturing technology

Demonstrated ability to identify, fundamentally characterize and address manufacturing challenges through the development and optimization of novel production technologies

Desire to build new capabilities through the evaluation of new technologies and hands-on optimization of existing technologies

Ability to engage others to build a strong scientific community and address drug delivery challenges

Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of physical/organic chemistry, physical pharmacy & materials science to solving practical pharmaceutical development problems