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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Senior Specialist, External Quality Systems
Company: Merck
Location: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The job description outlines an Individual Contributor role responsible for ensuring compliance of External Quality Assurance (EQA) processes against approved quality manual documents. The incumbent will be part of the EQA QRM CoE, providing Quality oversight of Quality and Business processes related to Quality Risk Management. Key responsibilities include supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of critical processes and systems, compiling and reporting associated metrics, and driving cross-functional initiatives to optimize Quality systems and business processes. The role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with a thorough knowledge of Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control, including global GMP Quality and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, with 3-5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry.
Scientist
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The Bioprocess Drug Substance and Commercialization (BDSC) group is seeking a motivated scientist/engineer for late-stage process development, technology transfer, and in-line support of vaccine products. The role involves executing process development in large molecule downstream processing, leading lab-scale experiments, collaborating with commercial manufacturing teams, and authoring technical documents. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or comparable discipline with 3+ years of experience, excellent communication skills, and hands-on expertise with downstream unit operations. Preferred skills include experience within or collaboration with analytical teams, pilot-scale, and/or manufacturing environment, and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) awareness.
Director, Principal Scientist Device Regulatory Compliance
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The job posting is for a Director/Principal Scientist, Regulatory Compliance role within the Device Quality & Regulatory Team. The position involves leading a cross-functional team to standardize global medical device requirements, staying updated on evolving regulatory landscapes, providing strategic advice on CMC regulatory matters, and collaborating with various teams to integrate regulatory requirements into product development and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Engineering, or related field, at least 5 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or Biotech Industry, and recent experience interfacing with regulatory agencies. Preferred skills include experience with external surveillance of global device regulations, authoring and reviewing regulatory submissions, and obtaining CE Marking for Medical Devices.
Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Endometrial Cancer
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The company, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) for clinical research activities in oncology. The role involves planning and directing clinical research, managing the entire cycle of clinical development, and supervising Clinical Scientists. The ideal candidate should have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D., minimum 3 years of clinical medicine experience, and 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in clinical medicine and biomedical research are essential. The role offers opportunities for collaboration, career development, and maintaining a strong scientific knowledge base.
Change Leader for Chief Technology Officer Organization (Hybrid, Rahway NJ)
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The CTO Change Director role in Rahway, NJ involves managing a team of change experts, leading change strategy for the CTO Hyperautomation & AI team, and driving adoption of GenAI across the company. The role requires 12+ years of change management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and exceptional communication skills. The director will be part of the HAI Leadership Team and CTO Office Leadership team, with a focus on using communication tools to drive change.
Director, Analytical External Capabilities, Validation & Compliance (ECVC)
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The job posting is for a Director position in the Analytical External Capabilities, Validation & Compliance department. The role involves leading a team of scientists, managing a broad portfolio of Biologics and Antibody Drug Conjugate programs, and driving a culture of scientific and operational excellence. The candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring high-quality documentation and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. with at least 8 years of experience, or equivalent, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. The role offers an excellent opportunity for a leader to broaden their experience in Biologics development.
Director, Channels - Insights & Analytics
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The Global Communications team is looking for a data-savvy professional to lead their insights and analytics practice. The Director, Channel Insights & Analytics will serve as the bridge between data insights and communications strategy, driving production and publishing, analytics, measurement, and web governance. This role involves overseeing channels, partnering with IT for future functionalities, and optimizing content performance. The candidate will also lead a team managing production and publishing across channels, and supervise social listening advancements to improve brand impact. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in channel management, Google Analytics, market research, and social listening tools, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
2025 University Recruiting - Continuous & Expression Technologies Team Intern
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers 12-week internships in the Research Division, focusing on projects in the Continuous & Expression Technologies (CET) group. Interns will work on breakthrough science projects, gaining experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. Opportunities are available in Novel Expression Systems (NES), Large Molecule Continuous Manufacturing Technologies (LM CMT) upstream and downstream, and involve tasks like recombinant protein expression optimization, process intensification, and continuous biomanufacturing. Interns will record experimental details, analyze data, and potentially contribute to scientific publications. The program seeks candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, and relevant laboratory experience.
2025 University Recruiting - Associate Specialist, Engineering - Technical Operations
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Technical Operations Associate Engineering Specialist role involves providing technical and operational support to a vaccine manufacturing department. Key responsibilities include contributing to department performance, providing technical guidance, participating in investigations, change control, validation activities, and process improvement projects. The role requires a Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or Sciences, and preferred skills include experience in biologics, vaccine, or sterile manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma tools, data analytics, programming, and automation. The position offers numerous technical and collaborative opportunities and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
2025 University Recruiting - External Manufacturing Operations Intern
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers 12-week internships in the Manufacturing Division, focusing on projects and Lean Production System principles. The External Manufacturing Operations Intern will support Cross-Functional Teams, partner with External Partners, and potentially work at manufacturing sites. The role requires teamwork, self-study, and project management skills. The expected salary range is $39,600.00-$105,500.00. The position is for an Intern/Co-op with no relocation or travel requirements, and it's a hybrid arrangement.
Principal Scientist, DMPK
Company: Merck
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The company is seeking a highly experienced Principal Scientist for its Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) organization in South San Francisco. The ideal candidate will contribute to the biologics, drug conjugates, and novel modality discovery and development pipeline. Key responsibilities include serving as a DMPK subject matter expert, designing and executing studies, authoring regulatory documents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The candidate must have a Ph.D. or Master's degree with relevant industry experience, demonstrated team-facing experience, and proficiency in DMPK data analysis.
Associate Principal Scientist, Sterile Drug Product Commercialization
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 02, 2024
The Sterile Drug Product Commercialization (SDPC) group, based in West Point PA and Carlow Ireland, is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist. This role involves leading the commercialization of sterile drug products, providing technical guidance, managing DP activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field with 8-10 years of experience. Preferred skills include experience in biologics drug product fill finish process optimization, knowledge of single use system technologies, and experience with QbD principles.