Associate Principal Scientist, Chemistry
Associate Principal Scientist, Chemistry
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$ 139600 - 219700
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Function:
This position is a scientific role in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
The successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative analytical scientists with broad deliverables to support commercial pharmaceutical products ensuring undisrupted supply of our Company products to patients globally.
The incumbent is expected to interact closely with internal sites and external partners in our Company network in identifying issues/gaps and implementing solutions providing strong analytical support such as troubleshooting laboratory test methods and workflows as well as material for ensuring compliant robust and responsive supply.
The individual will have a deep understanding of the global regulatory and business environment and the needs related to pharmaceutical drug substance and drug product development GMP compliance in commercial manufacturing and data integrity.
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related discipline with at least ten (10) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience OR
Masters Degree in Chemistry or related discipline with at least eight (8) years of relevant experience OR
PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with at least four (4) years of relevant experience
Required Experience and Skills:
Strong analytical chemistry knowledge and extensive experience in analytical development
Demonstrated problem solving ability including the ability to perform investigations with strong technical troubleshooting skills
Experience with common analytical techniques such as chromatography spectroscopy dissolution and Karl Fischer
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
Ability to quickly adapt to changes and develop appropriate plans for managing risks
Working knowledge of GMP and data integrity and recent industry trends in commercial production space
Experience working with CMOs and CROs
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical drug substance and/or drug product development and commercialization
Working knowledge of CMC filing requirements and regulatory guidances (e.g. ICH) for drug substance and/or drug product
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and internal audits as analytical subject matter expert
Experience assisting in developing/implementing CAPAs
Strong interpersonal skills including embracing of diversity and inclusion and working cross-culturally
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5 2023 employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week Monday - Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require an on-site Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily in-person attendance is required for field-based positions; facility-based manufacturing-based or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.
The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors which may include but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidates relevant skills experience and education.
Expected US salary range:
$139600.00 - $219700.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility long term incentive if applicable health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits paid holidays vacation and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.
San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Merck & Co. Inc. Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific. Please no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Adaptability Adaptability Analytical Chemistry Analytical Development Biochemical Analysis Business Chemical Synthesis Clinical Judgment Communication Computational Chemistry Corporate Productions Cross-Cultural Awareness Data Analysis Data Integrity Enzymology Experimental Development GMP Compliance Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lead Optimization Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) Molecular Structure Pharmaceutical Development Pharmaceutical Guidelines Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 5 morePreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
06/7/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
