Jobs at Merck
Merck, a global leader in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, has expanded its footprint into digital health and AI‑driven drug discovery. The company leverages cloud platforms and machine‑learning pipelines to accelerate R&D, positioning it as a tech‑savvy partner for biotech innovation.
Merck hires software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, cybersecurity specialists, and product managers across its R&D, manufacturing, and digital health divisions. Candidates can expect structured technical interviews, collaborative projects with scientists, and access to cutting‑edge tools like AWS, Azure, and custom analytics dashboards.
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Director, Clinical Research, Cardiovascular and Respiratory
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Clinical Research Director is responsible for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory medicines. This role involves managing the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, placement, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication. The Director will supervise Clinical Scientists, work closely with cross-functional teams, and maintain strong scientific knowledge. The ideal candidate should have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D., three years of clinical medicine experience, and one year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research. Preferred skills include being a Board Certified or Eligible Cardiologist or Pulmonologist, and prior specific experience in clinical research and publication.
Sr. Maint. Tech, Operations
Company: Merck
Location: Wilson, NC
Posted Dec 19, 2024
The Senior Maintenance Technician position is for a start-up vaccine manufacturing facility in Wilson, NC. The role involves executing shop floor operations, providing preventative/corrective maintenance on primary filling, inspection, packaging, and Clean/Steam-In-Place (CIP/SIP) equipment/systems. It's a hybrid role, requiring the candidate to work in a Bio Process Operator capacity and fulfill traditional maintenance responsibilities. Key duties include setting up, adjusting, operating, monitoring, controlling, repairing, and maintaining equipment, systems & processes. The successful candidate should have 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, knowledge of technical craft skills, and ability to troubleshoot equipment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PLCs, and calibration/maintenance database systems is required.
AVP/Section Head, Metabolism - Global Clinical Development
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
The Associate Vice President (AVP)/ Metabolism Section Head role in the Atherosclerosis & Metabolism Therapeutic Area within Global Clinical Development involves driving strategy, development, and life-cycle management for metabolic disorder treatments, particularly obesity and MASH. The individual will oversee Product Development Team Leaders and Clinical Directors, ensuring successful execution of programs and optimal trial design. The role requires a deep understanding of the disease area, drug development functions, and project management principles. Primary responsibilities include leading late-stage development for multiple Metabolism projects, supervising clinical document development, and interfacing with functional experts. The ideal candidate should have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D., be board-certified in relevant specialties, and possess extensive industry experience in late-stage development, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.
Director, Translational PK/PD Data Science
Company: Merck
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism & Bioanalytics (PDMB) department is seeking a Scientific Director for their Translational PK/PD organization. The ideal candidate will be an expert mathematical modeler and scientist, capable of leading modeling strategy for drug discovery. They will work with multi-disciplinary teams to make early, efficient decisions about PK/PD, modality selection, and dose prediction across various therapeutic areas. The role involves serving as an expert representative, integrating in vitro & in vivo data into systems models, understanding the impact of drug disposition on disease biology, and collaborating to develop modeling and simulation strategies. The candidate should have a Master's, Ph.D., or PharmD in a relevant science field with increasing responsibility and independence in a pharmaceutical or academic setting. Preferred skills include leadership, expertise in biologics, large molecule, and protein therapeutics modeling, and PBPK modeling.
Director, Global Regulatory Affairs & Clinical Safety (GRACS), Global Process Lead
Company: Merck
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Posted Dec 20, 2024
The GRACS Global Process Lead (GPL) is a pivotal role responsible for managing and optimizing global business processes within Regulatory Affairs & Clinical Safety (GRACS). This includes defining end-to-end processes, ensuring consistency across regions, and developing efficient, effective, and compliant business standards. The GPL collaborates with leadership and internal/external functions to support ongoing business needs, drive process improvements, and ensure optimal quality and compliance. Key responsibilities involve establishing an SME network, leading Global Process Control Boards, and driving large-scale change initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of industry experience, preferably with a Master's degree and additional years of experience. Required skills include facilitation, team leadership, change management, and process management methodology. Preferred skills include advanced degrees, portfolio management, and Six Sigma certifications.
Associate Principal Scientist, Data Rich Experimentation
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Dec 20, 2024
The text describes a job opportunity for a Senior Scientist role in the Data-Rich Experimentation (DRE) organization within Process Research & Developing Enabling Technologies (PR&D ET) at a global biopharmaceutical leader. The role involves developing and deploying data-rich tools to improve process understanding, establishing an end-to-end AWS/machine learning pipeline, and streamlining digital workflows in biologics and vaccines portfolios. The successful candidate will collaborate with agile process development teams, design and implement technical solutions, and utilize various programming languages and cloud-based data warehousing services. Essential requirements include a B.S. in Computer Science or related field, 4+ years of experience in big data technologies and cloud computing, and a strong background in data science, data engineering, and machine learning/AI.
Associate Scientist, Laboratory Animal Resources
Company: Merck
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Our Company Research Laboratories Boston, a subsidiary of Our Company and Co., is dedicated to driving discovery research. The Associate Scientist position offers the opportunity to provide study support and world-class animal care, impacting drug development and human health. The ideal candidate should be team-oriented, experienced in in-vivo research, and capable of working with minimal supervision. The company values diversity, collaboration, and scientific excellence, fostering an inclusive environment for employees to expand their skills and advance their careers.
Sr. Scientist, Clinical Services
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
The job posting is for an experienced Laboratory Animal Resources Associate to join a global healthcare leader's dynamic team in West Point. The role involves planning and executing in vivo ophthalmology research, operating ocular imaging equipment, performing eye examinations, and collaborating with various team members. The successful candidate will conduct research on diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and neuro-induced ocular diseases. They will also apply AI and machine learning knowledge for ocular image analysis. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong technical and scientific skills.
Director, Global Public Policy Events & Platforms
Company: Merck
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 20, 2024
The Director, Global Policy Platforms and Events will shape impactful strategies and lead engagement on the world stage. This role involves developing GPP-wide strategies and tactical plans for engagement within key multilateral platforms and annual global policy events. The Director will work across the GPP organization to identify platforms and events where engagement with key policy stakeholders will advance business priorities. They will also coordinate GPP-wide planning for engagement, prepare briefing materials, and participate in sessions at key events. The role requires a deep understanding of multilateral platforms, superior diplomatic protocol skills, and extensive experience in project management and event planning.
Director, Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Immunology
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Dec 19, 2024
The Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (QP2) Department is seeking a Director for its expanding immunology pipeline. The role involves applying quantitative skills to develop and implement translational PK/PD strategies, characterize clinical population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and perform model-based analyses to inform dose selection and clinical trial design. The Director will also maintain a comprehensive understanding of global regulatory expectations and shape regulatory documents. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. or equivalent with at least seven years of experience, a strong background in biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, or related fields, and demonstrated impact in driving drug development decisions through model-based approaches.
Director, Engineering- Technical Product Leader
Company: Merck
Location: Athlone, Ireland
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Technical Product Leader (TPL) for their Inline Supply team. The role involves providing end-to-end technical leadership across the company's global manufacturing network, leading a cross-functional Value Chain Technical Team, and developing a detailed product Technical Master Plan. The ideal candidate should possess technical depth and breadth of experience, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, communication skills, collaboration abilities, and a strong sense of accountability.
Senior Scientist, In Vitro Toxicology
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
The In Vitro Toxicology group within Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) seeks a scientist to contribute to the advancement of the company's discovery pipeline. The role involves leading in vitro toxicology projects, delivering study results, and providing scientific leadership. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in a related discipline, extensive experience in in vitro model/assay development, and strong communication skills. Collaboration with internal and external partners to drive innovative solutions is also required.