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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Associate Director-Technical Product Management (Hybrid)
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Product Manager, Research Storage and Compute is tasked with creating and executing storage and compute solutions to cater to Bio-Pharma Research necessities. This role involves collaborating with research stakeholders to comprehend their needs, defining and refining the backlog, and leading a cross-functional team to design, engineer, and implement solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with 8-10 years of experience in scientific computing platforms and at least 3 years in a leadership role. A strong understanding of cloud storage and compute solutions, High-Performance computing, and its applications in biopharma research is required. Familiarity with agile development methodologies and AWS technologies is preferred. The role involves developing a comprehensive product strategy, managing costs, and ensuring the reliability and performance of the solutions in a predominantly Linux environment in AWS.
Associate Scientist, Upstream Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process Development
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The company is seeking an Associate Scientist (R1) for Upstream Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process Development. The role involves lab-scale process development/scale-up studies, developing robust cell culture processes for vaccine production, and participating in cGMP clinical bulks manufacture. The successful candidate will also transfer processes to clinical or commercial manufacturing facilities. The position requires a BS in a relevant field, experience in cell culture/fermentation, and strong communication skills. The company values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, offering a hybrid work model and opportunities for career growth.
2025 University Recruiting - Bioprocess Technology Solutions Co-op
Company: Merck
Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Animal Health Bioprocess Technology Solutions (BTS) department at Merck is seeking Co-op candidates for a 4-6 month program. The role involves day-to-day research in bioprocess and biotechnology development, vaccine formulation, and problem-solving. Candidates should have a strong academic background in life sciences or engineering, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The successful candidate will receive an industry-competitive stipend and have the opportunity to work in a highly-collaborative team environment, contributing to the development of robust, cost-effective, and safe manufacturing technologies for veterinary vaccines.
Senior Instrumentation Technician
Company: Merck
Location: Durham, NC
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Senior Instrumentation Technician (O3) is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for a new product feasibility project and manufacturing support. Key responsibilities include supporting process equipment, support equipment, automated systems, clean-in-place systems, maintenance equipment, and digital platforms. The role involves initiating and completing routine calibration tasks, contributing to department performance, identifying and resolving technical and operational problems, and assisting in the development of new systems. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or higher, two years of plant maintenance experience, and knowledge of technical craft skills. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree in industrial systems, experience in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment, and proficiency in SAP, DeltaV, and Procal.
Dairy Monitoring Customer Success Specialist (Kansas, Colorado, Arizona)
Company: Merck
Location: Kansas City, KS
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The company is seeking a Dairy Monitoring Customer Success Specialist to provide excellent service and support to customers, ensuring they derive maximum value from the company's technology portfolio. The role involves training end customers, distributors, and representatives on sensor technology data, and assisting with change management during product implementation. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the dairy business, excellent communication skills, and patience. Key responsibilities include conducting training sessions, monitoring customer progress, collaborating with the implementation team, and staying updated with industry trends. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, dairy industry experience, and proficiency in herd management software.
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism - North Carolina & South Carolina (Remote)
Company: Merck
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Cardiovascular & Metabolism Regional Medical Scientific Director role is a credentialed position requiring a PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD. The role involves engaging in scientific exchange, research, supporting scientific congresses, and providing scientific insights. The director liaises between the scientific community and the company, enhancing understanding of approved, in-development, and active trials. They serve as a role model for other field medical team members, onboarding and sharing therapeutic expertise. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA guidelines.
Associate Director, Quality Assurance - Change Control
Company: Merck
Location: Carlow, Ireland
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Associate Director, Quality Management System Change Control will work with a team to sustain and improve the Change Control QMS. The role involves supporting the change control quality system, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement efforts. The person will also monitor site adherence to the company's change control quality system, champion standard work, and assist in troubleshooting issues. They will lead a Community of Practice, develop global training materials, and be a subject matter expert on information systems supporting change control. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, with a Master's degree or MBA preferred. At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including change control experience, is required. A continuous improvement mindset and bias to action are important. The position offers an exciting opportunity to make meaningful contributions to a more efficient and effective change control process.
Oncology Competitive Intelligence Director (Genitourinary Cancers)
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The job posting is for an Oncology Competitive Intelligence Director specializing in Genitourinary Cancers. The role involves providing CI leadership, understanding the external healthcare environment, and internal business. Key responsibilities include delivering competitive insights, benchmarking, and recommendations for commercialization strategies, clinical development, and business development initiatives. The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree, extensive experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry, strong scientific understanding of oncology, and superior stakeholder management skills.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Modeling Systems Pharmacology & Obesity Research
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The text describes a Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program in Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics at a pharmaceutical company in Rahway, NJ. The program aims to provide an academic focus in a commercial environment, with resources and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate will develop a quantitative model of key pathways regulating body weight and body composition in obesity, collaborate with various scientific teams, and have opportunities for professional development and publication. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in relevant fields, strong modeling skills, and passion for science.
Senior Principal Scientist/Senior Director, Precision Bioinformatics
Company: Merck
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
Precision Genetics group is recruiting a Sr. Principal Scientist, Precision Bioinformatics site lead for their San Diego based Companion Diagnostics (CDx) efforts. The role involves leading a team of bioinformaticians and data scientists to generate AI/ML models using proprietary and public data resources. The candidate will also oversee biospecimen operations and biobanking, and serve as a strategic partner to discovery and clinical colleagues. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. and at least 10 years of research experience, expertise in computational analysis for precision medicine AI/ML models, and strong communication skills.
2025 University Recruiting - Global Large Molecule Science & Technology Co-Op (Mar-Sep)
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers co-op opportunities in the Manufacturing Division, focusing on Large Molecule Science and Technology. Co-ops will engage in projects lasting up to 6 months, gaining technical and professional development. They'll work on vaccine and biologics manufacturing, supporting an empowered team culture. The program emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and a 'Safety First, Quality Always' mindset. Key areas of focus include diabetes, infectious diseases, oncology, vaccines, livestock, companion animal, and aquaculture health. Required: Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, science, or related fields with strong technical skills and communication abilities.
Manufacturing Services Engineer (Night Shift)
Company: Merck
Location: Durham, NC
Posted Nov 01, 2024
The Mechanical Services Engineer position involves hands-on maintenance support for complex equipment, ensuring reliable performance and troubleshooting. The role requires aligning maintenance projects with business objectives around Safety, Compliance, and Cost. The successful candidate will identify opportunities for improvement, execute with minimal supervision, and work as an independent member of an integrated team. Responsibilities include analyzing maintenance performance, identifying revisions to calibration and maintenance programs, leading deviation investigations, and developing training materials. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering with relevant experience, strong planning and communication skills, and knowledge of GMP manufacturing operations.