Data Steward Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D
Wilmington, DE - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
The GQLMAS Data Steward will support implementation of standard digital solutions for analytical method transfer analytical method execution and assay monitoring in the QC network. This will involve collaboration with key partner groups in our company to define solutions and implement them across the QC network.
In this role the Data Steward will work with the Analytical Program Lead (APL) to ensure that digital solutions are available to support QC laboratories operating in a consistent manner using standard global analytical documentation. Data management and visualization will be supported to ensure data is available on demand for all necessary purposes across the network. This will include both assay monitoring and data trending (e.g. release data and proactive process analysis (PPA) data). Furthermore the Data Steward will organize external data oversight (from CMOs and CTLs) and will support the APL in the management of stability data for filing and response-to-question (RtQ) purposes.
Key activities and responsibilities
Support the creation of digital method and assay monitoring solutions across the end-to-end analytical lifecycle in our company to QC laboratories. Collaborate with partners to support technology deployment and method implementation in a standard manner to all QC testing nodes.
In collaboration with MS&T and QC partners develop standard processes to collect organize analyze and interpret analytical release stability and in-process data across internal and external testing nodes.
Support maintenance of standard execution approaches across testing nodes via digital solutions.
Support change control for digital methods to ensure changes are rigorously reviewed and implemented in a standard manner across QC testing nodes.
Support creation of data reporting tools to facilitate regulatory filings RtQ stability period assignment investigations and analytical method performance verification.
Qualifications & Experience
MSc-level education or equivalent through experience
At least 7 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Basic understanding of the product development trajectory regulatory filing requirements and existing regulatory GMP requirements (ICH pharmacopeia)
Affinity for digital solutions for assay monitoring and data trending
Proven proactive service-oriented and collaborative mindset
High personal integrity credibility and energy
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Required Skills:
Adaptability Adaptability Analytical Method Development Analytical Method Transfer Assay Assay Development Biochemical Assays Biological Assay Development Cell-Based Assays Chromatographic Techniques Collaborative Development Cross-Functional Teamwork Data Monitoring Data Stewardship External Collaboration GMP Compliance High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Optimism Pharmaceutical Management Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Product Development Protein Analysis Quantitative Assay Strategic Collaborations Teamwork 1 morePreferred Skills:
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$142400.00 - $224100.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees 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.
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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more