Jobs at Merck
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Merck & Co., Inc. is a global pharmaceutical and biotech company headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey. Beyond drugs like Keytruda and Januvia, Merck has expanded into digital health, AI‑driven drug discovery, and precision medicine. The company’s research labs integrate advanced data analytics to accelerate clinical trials and develop next‑generation therapeutics.
Merck’s tech hiring focuses on data science, software engineering, AI research, and product management across its R&D, manufacturing, and commercial divisions. Candidates can expect algorithm‑based coding challenges, domain‑specific case studies, and collaborative teamwork that reflects Merck’s emphasis on scientific rigor and patient impact. The interview process typically includes a technical screen, a live coding session, and a behavioral panel that evaluates problem‑solving, communication, and ethical decision‑making.
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Regional Cap Ex - Senior Specialist
Company: Merck
Location: Wilson, NC
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The job posting is for a Regional Cap Ex - Senior Specialist role in the Americas, reporting to the Director for regional Capex. The role involves managing CapEx spend across various categories, serving as a liaison between sites and the Global Cap Ex team, and ensuring financial transparency. Key responsibilities include developing a comprehensive regional strategy, driving sourcing compliance, managing suppliers, and staying updated on sustainability best practices. The ideal candidate should have project management expertise, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a strong understanding of environmental sustainability concepts. A Bachelor's degree or higher, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience, is required.
FP&A Senior Specialist
Company: Merck
Location: Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The SAC-P COE Sr. Specialist role within Global Business Solutions involves managing and overseeing SAC planning work streams, designing and implementing data models, and utilizing SAC for Workforce, OPEX, and CAPEX modeling. The role requires proficiency in SAC Analytics technologies, strong understanding of SAP data structures, and ability to develop and maintain reporting capabilities. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Computer Application, along with 4+ years of FP&A and SAC planning experience, is required. Fluency in English is essential, and willingness to travel internationally is preferred.
Director: Vaccine Drug Product Development (Subunit and Protein-Based Vaccines)
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The company, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Director for Vaccine Drug Product Development. The role involves leading the development of various vaccine modalities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in vaccine development, process design, and technology transfer, with a Ph.D. in relevant fields and at least 8 years of industrial experience.
Principal Scientist (Director) - Women's Cancer, Outcomes Research
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The Principal Scientist, Outcomes Research-Women's Cancer is responsible for developing value evidence strategies and managing real-world and economic evidence activities for in-line and pipeline products. This role involves leading value evidence teams, designing studies, and collaborating with internal and external partners. The incumbent is expected to contribute to product development and marketing strategies, ensuring optimal market/patient access and reimbursement. A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline is preferred, with a minimum of 4-6 years of post-degree experience required. The role involves working cross-functionally with various teams and may require direct interactions with health technology assessment agencies and reimbursement decision-makers.
Senior Specialist, Human Resources Business Partner- Hybrid
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The job posting is for a Senior Specialist, Human Resources Business Partner role. The role involves providing HR guidance and support to clients in Value and Implementation (Medical/Scientific Affairs & Outcomes Research). Key responsibilities include coaching leaders, supporting talent management, organizational alignment, change management, and driving culture change. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, with a minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner. They should demonstrate HR functional competence, experience leading projects, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $101,100.00 - $159,100.00, along with benefits including health care, retirement, and paid holidays.
Senior Director, Digital Program Manager, Development Sciences and Clinical Supply
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The Digital Program Manager within the Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) organization will lead the Digital Strategy for the organization, which includes Process Research & Development, Analytical Research & Development, and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supply. The role involves strategic and tactical direction, project management, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. or B.S./M.S. with relevant industry experience, preferably in a scientific discipline. They must demonstrate strong research, manufacturing, and project/program management skills, along with the ability to lead cross-functional strategic change initiatives. The role requires a commitment to innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to work across boundaries.
Director, Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
Company: Merck
Location: Carlow, Ireland
Posted Nov 19, 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 and developing 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.
Director, Regulatory Affairs Liaison, Vaccines & Infectious Diseases
Company: Merck
Location: Rockville, MD
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The Regulatory Affairs Headquarters Principal Scientist is tasked with developing and implementing global regulatory strategies for vaccine and infectious disease projects. Key responsibilities include providing regulatory oversight, developing worldwide product strategies, advising product development teams, leading the global regulatory team, representing the company with external organizations, coordinating with foreign agencies, reviewing marketing applications, representing GR within internal committees, conducting initial IND/CSA content review, and participating in regulatory due diligence. Qualifications include an M.D., Ph.D., or related doctoral degree with relevant experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, strong scientific and analytical skills, and the ability to work with limited direction.
Senior Principal Scientist, Biostatistics (Hybrid)
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The job posting is for a Senior Principal Scientist, Biostatistics position in BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a division within the company's Research and Development. The role involves serving as a statistical lead in project teams, providing biostatistical support for drug/vaccine projects, and interacting with various departments and external entities. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in statistics/biostatistics or related discipline with 9+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 12+ years of experience. They must possess strong knowledge in statistical analysis methodologies, project management, and regulatory requirements. Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities are also required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $181,600.00 - $285,800.00 and various benefits.
Associate Principal Scientist Computational Oncology (Hybrid)
Company: Merck
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 19, 2024
Our company, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a computational biologist for its Translational Genome Analytics research team in South San Francisco, CA. The role involves designing and applying machine learning and network-based approaches to understand disease progression and drug response, aiming to drive target discovery and drug development. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, experience with computational analysis of NGS data, and proficiency in R or Python. They should also be skilled in integrating multiple omics data sources and have a strong publication record. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and up to 10% travel.
Scientist, Translational PK/PD
Company: Merck
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) department is hiring a Translational PK/PD Specialist. This role involves driving the application of modeling and simulation capabilities to support decision-making in drug discovery and translation. The specialist will work with multi-disciplinary teams, incorporate in vitro and in vivo data into systems models, and collaborate across the PDMB organization. Required skills include a STEM degree, hands-on translational PK/PD modeling experience, and proficiency in standard modeling software. Preferred skills include expertise in biologics/large molecule/protein therapeutics modeling, PBPK modeling, and strong communication skills.
Associate Red Team Engineer
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 19, 2024
The Associate Red Team Engineer role is crucial in cybersecurity, focusing on advanced penetration testing and adversarial simulation. Key responsibilities include assisting in red team engagements, supporting penetration testing methodologies, collaborating with blue teams, participating in purple team exercises, utilizing threat intelligence, contributing to threat modeling, producing reports, recommending remediation strategies, documenting methodologies, and seeking continuous learning. Qualifications include a high school diploma, minimum 1 year of cybersecurity experience, understanding of network protocols, familiarity with penetration testing tools, scripting skills, knowledge of threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and risk management, and relevant certifications. Essential soft skills are analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.