Sr. Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical R&D (Onsite) Full-time

Sr. Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development

The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group has an opening for a Senior Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. Join us and experience our culture first-hand – one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

In your role as Senior Scientist, you will be part of a team developing innovative analytical methodologies for early to late phase programs with application to drug substance and a broad array of drug product dosage forms, combination products and modalities through analytical characterization, imaging tools, and data analysis. You will also contribute towards regulatory submissions to enable clinical trials. Your main responsibilities, in no particular order and by no means complete, include:

• Drive solutions to development challenges for small molecules, peptides and oligonucleotide active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical products through active collaboration with cross functional project teams and external vendors.
• Design scientific studies to inform the selection of early development and market formulation compositions and manufacturing processes using conventional and novel analytical technologies.
• Document the experiments in a detailed manner.
• Develop and implement analytical methods utilized for both development as well as methods for the release and shelf-life assessment of clinical supplies under good manufacturing practice (GMP) settings.
• Author investigational new drug (IND), investigational medicinal product dossier (IMPD), and new drug application (NDA)/ worldwide marketing application (WMA) submissions as well as responding to agency questions.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and partners.
• Lead analytical activities on drug development within the pipeline as well as innovative technology teams defining the dosage forms and analytical characterization tools of the future.
• Present results of experiments and innovation efforts to teams and internal governance bodies.
• 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.

Education Minimum Requirements: PhD degree (graduating on or before December 2025), 3 years experience with a MS degree, or 7 years experience with a BS degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Sciences, or equivalent with analytical measurement and characterization experience.

Required Experience and Skills: A proven record of strong technical problem solving and innovative research experience supported by scientific publications. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Required Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Method Development, Assay Development, Bioanalytical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Cell-Based Assays, Chromatographic Techniques, Communication, GMP Environments, Innovative Thinking, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Analysis, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Technical Writing, Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)

Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE. Current 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is $114,700.00 – $180,500.00. This 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.