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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Senior Specialist, Engineering
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 20, 2024
Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Specialist for Vaccine Technical Product Leadership, focusing on MMR, Varivax, ProQuad, and Sterile Diluent. The role involves providing end-to-end manufacturing science and technology support across multiple sites. Key functions include coordinating technical teams, applying subject matter expertise, collaborating with various departments, and executing proactive process analysis. Required qualifications include a relevant degree and experience, with skills in problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Preferred experience includes vaccine or biologics process development.
Associate Director, Software Engineer
Company: Merck
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Software Engineer role at this world-renowned pharmaceutical company involves developing and integrating AI into production systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with Python, SQL, REST, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. Key responsibilities include software development, writing efficient code, working with DevSecOps tools, deploying solutions on the cloud, and delivering enterprise AI projects. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and staying updated with the latest software engineering technologies.
Associate Director, Tech Procurement LATAM Lead- Hybrid
Company: Merck
Location: Vinhedo, Brazil
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The LATAM regional lead for Technology Procurement is responsible for managing commodity and vendor ownership within IT professional Services, Software, Hardware, and Telecom categories. This role involves developing and implementing sourcing strategy, global and regional category management, contract management, risk management, stakeholder management, and supplier value management. The Associate Director IT Services Procurement will build strong relationships with key leaders across LATAM and strategic suppliers, ensuring alignment between business strategies and sourcing execution. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or related discipline, and 10+ years of Procurement, Business Management, and IT domain specific experience. Proficiency in Spanish and English is mandatory, with proficiency in Portuguese being preferred. The role involves leadership, process management, performance driving, relationship building, change management, contract management, and supplier value management.
Director, Small Molecule VCM Product Leader
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Small Molecule VCM Product Leader (PL) is a crucial role in the company's Manufacturing Division, responsible for managing the product supply chain strategy. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing product supply strategies, and ensuring alignment with global commercial goals. The VCM PL will have a significant impact on cost, quality, customer service, and compliance, influencing access, continuity of supply, and commercial outcomes. The position requires strong operations and technical knowledge, leadership skills, and talent management abilities. Key responsibilities include leading the Supply Chain Working Group, managing commercial siting selection, and developing product supply chain lifecycle strategies.
Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Hybrid)
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Software Engineer role at this world-renowned pharmaceutical company involves spearheading AI technologies to make a significant impact on people's lives. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly with Python, SQL, REST, JavaScript, TypeScript, and node.js + React framework. Key responsibilities include software development, writing maintainable code, working with DevSecOps tools, deploying solutions on the cloud, delivering AI projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company offers a competitive salary range of $111,400.00 - $175,300.00 and a hybrid work model.
Regional Director of Medical Affairs, U.S.
Company: Merck
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is a crucial role responsible for executing scientific & medical plans for pulmonary hypertension in the US. This position involves leading cross-functional teams, engaging with scientific leaders, and collaborating with various departments to develop and execute regional plans. The ideal candidate should have a medical degree, extensive experience in Medical Affairs, strong decision-making skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. The role offers a competitive salary range of $220,700.00 - $347,500.00 along with comprehensive benefits.
Directeur des ventes et du marketing - Hypertension artérielle pulmonaire (HTAP) / Director of Sales and Marketing - Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Company: Merck
Location: Kirkland, Canada
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Director of Sales and Marketing - PAH will report to the PHARMA Business Unit Director, empowering a team of KAMs and a brand ambassador. The role involves developing a clear and achievable strategy to meet commercial objectives, leading a marketing team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and managing promotional expenses. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a bachelor's degree, and extensive experience in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry, particularly in rare diseases or PAH. Key skills include effective communication, strategic planning, and leadership.
Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA), Infectious Disease/Vaccines
Company: Merck
Location: Lyon, France
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is a key role responsible for executing scientific and medical affairs plans for assigned Therapy Areas in key countries and regions. They collaborate with various teams and stakeholders, including Early and Late Development, Research laboratory functional areas, Value & Implementation Outcomes Research, Policy, Commercial, and Market Access. The GDMA contributes to a global scientific communications platform, engages with international scientific leaders, and organizes global expert input events. They also manage programs for appropriate and safe utilization of company medicines or vaccines. The role requires a medical degree (M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D., with M.D. preferred), recognized medical expertise, and experience in country/region medical affairs or clinical development. Strong prioritization, decision-making, collaboration, and communication skills are essential. At least 3 years of regional medical affairs experience is preferred, along with customer expertise in the assigned therapeutic area.
Associate Principal Scientist - Device & Combination Product Container Closure Integrity (CCI) Lead
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Device Development & Technology department is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist (Engineer) with expertise in container closure integrity (CCI) technology. The role involves developing and overseeing CCI strategy for the company's combination product pipeline, including small molecule, biologics, and vaccine products. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in CCIT method development, validation, and troubleshooting for injectable therapeutics. They should be familiar with current industry and regulatory standards and have strong knowledge of global regulatory standards related to CCIT. The role requires excellent organizational skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Senior Specialist, Technical Operations
Company: Merck
Location: Durham, NC
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The text describes an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Specialist position in the Technical Support Operations department of a Manufacturing Division. The role involves supporting the manufacturing facility in Durham, NC, and serving on the Technical Operations Integrated Process Team. Key responsibilities include leading initiatives for the end-to-end manufacturing process, acting as a Technical Operations Subject Matter Expert, and facilitating real-time problem-solving techniques. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, at least six years of experience in a pharmaceutical GMP environment, and strong problem-solving skills. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, leading projects, and providing technical expertise on the production floor.
Director, Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
Company: Merck
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Leader is responsible for recruiting, developing, and managing rotational employees globally. This includes creating and sustaining the Leadership Development Program, aligning it with the company's strategy, and ensuring continuous process improvement. The role involves collaboration with Manufacturing Leadership Sponsors and Steering Committee to align program design and rotational assignments with strategic and business needs. The MLDP Leader also oversees the broader Future Talent strategy for the manufacturing division, ensuring alignment of enterprise leadership skills and functional competencies. Key responsibilities include recruiting diverse talent, maintaining the MLDP competency framework, defining valuable rotations, coaching program members, managing people, leading meetings, benchmarking, managing program metrics, and overseeing the program budget. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS degree, 10+ years of experience in increasingly responsible roles, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and a commitment to personal and direct report development.
Associate Specialist, Project Management- Research & Development Project Management Scheduling (Hybrid)
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 20, 2024
The Associate Specialist, Project Management, will partner with lead Project Managers to accurately represent team strategy and plan in enterprise systems. They will build, monitor, and analyze development project plans and schedules, supporting multiple projects across various stages of development. The role requires attention to detail, planning and time management skills, and the ability to work with new systems and technology. Preferred skills include exposure to the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries, project management coursework, and familiarity with project planning technology.