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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Spclst, Engineering
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Specialist, Validation, will be responsible for completing validation execution activities at the West Point site as part of the Bio-Sterile Validation (BSV) team. The primary responsibility involves providing validation support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), preparing, reviewing, approving, and executing validation documentation for new or existing manufacturing sterile projects. The role also includes managing validation needs, working closely with IPT management, interfacing with site Validation SMEs, supporting site IPTs during investigations, and contributing to the Continuous Validation Program. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Engineering or Sciences, at least 1 year of relevant work experience, and strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Validation processes.
Senior Director, Clinical Research, Metabolism
Company: Merck
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The company is a global healthcare leader seeking a Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) for the Atherosclerosis and Metabolism therapeutic area, focusing on obesity and related disorders. The role involves managing the entire clinical development cycle, including study design, monitoring, analysis, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate should have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D., demonstrated scientific scholarship, and clinical medicine experience. They will supervise Clinical Scientists, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain a strong scientific knowledge base. The role offers opportunities for international collaboration, presentations, and travel.
2025 University Recruiting - Discovery Chemistry, Process Research, and Chemical Biology Intern
Company: Merck
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 21, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers 12-week internships in Discovery Chemistry, Process Research, and Chemical Biology. These opportunities, located in various geographies including Boston, MA; Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; and South San Francisco, CA, provide hands-on experience in state-of-the-art science laboratories. Interns will work on projects related to drug discovery and development, solving synthetic or biological problems. They will engage in tasks such as organic synthesis, bio- and chemocatalysis screening, laboratory automation, and data science. The internship also offers insights into the pharmaceutical industry's drug discovery process, including participation in departmental and project team meetings. Interns will be trained in electronic notebook recording and safe laboratory practices, with opportunities to present their research results.
Spécialiste principal, Collaborations stratégiques en marketing oncologie / Senior Specialist, Strategic Oncology Marketing Collaborations
Company: Merck
Location: Kirkland, Canada
Posted Dec 03, 2024
Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist in Strategic Oncology Marketing Collaborations. The role involves coordinating strategic marketing plans with a partner company for an assigned portfolio of indications, focusing on ovarian, prostate, and breast cancers. The specialist will ensure strategic priorities are based on deep business and customer understanding, and that business decisions are evidence-based. Key responsibilities include developing a deep understanding of customer attitudes and behaviors, elaborating innovative approaches to identify customer and patient journeys, and building a data-focused mindset within key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably with a Master's, and 2+ years of primary market research experience in the pharma sector. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required, with French being a strong asset.
Executive Director, Data Management and Governance
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Digital Data Management and Governance Product Line Lead is a senior leadership role in Digital Services, responsible for establishing and driving data management strategy. This role involves strategic leadership, product strategy definition, and planning, and is accountable for holistic product line value delivery. The Product Line Lead sets the vision for master data management (MDM) platform, technologies, and data and digital products, and owns end-to-end responsibility for all products in the product line. They lead the Manufacturing data quality function, implement best practices, and deliver high-quality data management deliverables. The role requires extensive knowledge, strong leadership qualities, and 15+ years of relevant work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director - Genitourinary Cancers (WA, OR, ID, AK, MT, & WY) (Remote)
Company: Merck
Location: Boise, ID
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a highly credentialed therapeutic and disease expert. This role involves engaging in scientific exchange with external medical and scientific community leaders, providing balanced, factual information about non-product areas of interest. The RMSD also replies to scientific questions from Scientific Leaders (SLs), including those about company products. Key responsibilities include Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This is a remote position serving WA, OR, ID, AK, MT, & WY. The ideal candidate should have a PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD, with clinical or research experience in assigned therapeutic areas, particularly oncology. They must possess excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills, and a thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations. The role requires up to 50% travel.
Associate Director, Data Science - Product Success
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Associate Director, Forecasting Product Success will work in the Human Health Digital, Data, and Analytics division, contributing to the development and activation of advanced internal forecasting products. The role involves embedding with forecasting colleagues, collaborating with leaders to understand future needs, co-developing training materials, acting as a voice of the customer, and ensuring product success. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, healthcare & technology understanding, and product development experience. They should possess strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, and be comfortable managing diverse teams. A Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, 5+ years in predictive analytics, and experience in time-series forecasting, stochastic simulation, optimization, and machine learning are required. The role offers a competitive salary range of $164,800.00 - $259,400.00, along with benefits including bonus eligibility, health care, retirement benefits, and paid holidays.
2025 University Recruiting - Biologics Process Research & Development Co-op
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 21, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers co-op education opportunities in the Research Division, lasting up to 6 months. These projects provide development and insight into long-term career goals. The company aims to be a leading biopharmaceutical firm, focusing on research and development for breakthrough science in treating serious diseases. The Biologics Process Research and Development (BPR&D) department seeks co-op students to work on novel bioprocess technologies and solve challenges in biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing. Co-ops will gain hands-on experience with bioprocessing fundamentals, state-of-the-art technologies, and participate in team meetings. They will also have opportunities to present their research results and gain further knowledge in laboratory skills and current challenges in bioprocess research.
Technician, Operations - Fermentation / Technicien (ne), Opérations - Fermentation
Company: Merck
Location: Charlottetown, Canada
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The job posting is for a Technician position within the Production Department at an Animal Health facility in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The role involves working with experienced and innovative teams using key technologies like biologics production, fermentation, filtration, chromatography, cell culture platforms, and sterile filling. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a team to ensure daily production activities are completed on schedule. Required skills include experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices environment, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and the ability to follow procedures and policies. Preferred qualifications involve a science-related college diploma and experience with specific technologies like bacterial fermentation, TFF, or chromatography.
Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director - Genitourinary Cancers (WA, OR, ID, AK, MT, & WY) (Remote)
Company: Merck
Location: Lewiston Orchards, ID
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a highly credentialed therapeutic and disease expert. This role involves engaging in scientific exchange with external medical and scientific community leaders, providing balanced, factual information about non-product areas of interest. The RMSD also replies to scientific questions from Scientific Leaders (SLs), including those about company products. Key responsibilities include Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This is a remote position serving WA, OR, ID, AK, MT, & WY. The ideal candidate should have a PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD, with clinical or research experience in assigned therapeutic areas, particularly oncology. They must possess excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills, and a thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations. The role requires up to 50% travel.
Director, Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics - Immune/Oncology - Remote
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Dec 03, 2024
Merck is seeking a Director for the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics - Immune/Oncology (QP2-IO) team. The role involves leading drug development aspects related to clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics of oncology drugs. Key responsibilities include framing strategies for quantitative analyses, developing and executing model-based analyses, maintaining regulatory understanding, mentoring junior staff, and requiring a Ph.D. with at least seven years of relevant experience.
Director Procurement, Engineering & Construction (m/f/d)
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Director Procurement, Engineering & Construction will lead the Engineering & Construction Procurement team, responsible for EPCM, Construction, CQV, Project Controls awards on investment projects globally. This role involves developing and improving Engineering & Construction category strategies, engaging stakeholders, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have at least twelve years of experience in risk mitigation, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and execution, preferably on investment projects. They should possess strong negotiation/commercial skills, project management, change management, and problem-solving skills. The company, with a presence in Switzerland since 1963, is committed to its employees and the community, being certified as a 'Top Employer Switzerland' and 'Top Employer Europe'.