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 Technical Product Manager

Company: Merck

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Supply Chain Technical Product Manager role at Animal Health IT involves leading product planning, prioritizing technology backlog, and driving the product roadmap. The ideal candidate should have a blend of supply chain business process knowledge, supply chain and ERP systems functional knowledge, and technical knowledge. Responsibilities include developing communication strategies for supply chain technical products, ensuring seamless interfacing with SAP, and gathering business requirements for new solutions. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, a hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits.

Senior Specialist, Sustainability Engineer

Company: Merck

Location: Wilson, NC

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Utility & Sustainability Engineer role at the Wilson Site involves providing technical support to the Energy Center, Packaging Operations, and NASU (Lab). The position focuses on implementing the Site Energy Management Program, investigating utility system excursions, leading engineering improvement projects, and executing productivity enhancement initiatives. Key responsibilities include leading process improvement projects, investigating deviations, authoring and managing investigations, providing SME role for utility systems, developing training material, and working on reliable manufacturing processes. The role also involves supporting the Site Energy Management Program, identifying and analyzing sustainability projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing templates for reporting. A BS in Engineering or technology is required, with at least 5 years of experience in a regulated environment, familiarity with cGMPs, and experience in deviation management and utility system process improvement.

Quality Specialist - Stability

Company: Merck

Location: Spring House, PA

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Stability Specialist role involves managing stability studies for vaccine and pharmaceutical products, including sample handling, protocol creation, and GMP documentation. The employee will collaborate with partner sites, maintain clear communication, and support cross-functional teams. Prior experience in laboratory, technical services, or quality positions is preferred. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science or engineering field and working knowledge of GMP compliance.

Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism - Northern California/Nevada (Remote)

Company: Merck

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Cardiovascular & Metabolism Regional Medical Scientific Director is a highly credentialed therapeutic expert who engages in scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders. This role involves providing balanced, factual information about non-product areas of interest and Company products. The director liaises between the scientific community and the Company, enhancing understanding of approved, in-development, and active trials. Responsibilities include scientific exchange, research, scientific congress support, and scientific insights. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong comprehension of ethical guidelines. The position covers Northern California and Nevada, with up to 50% travel required.

Account Representative - Oncology (Greater Toronto East - Sunnybrook) / Représentant de comptes - Oncologie (Grand Toronto Est - Sunnybrook)

Company: Merck

Location: Toronto, Canada

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Oncology team at Merck is dedicated to improving cancer patients' lives worldwide by providing innovative therapeutic options and collaborating with healthcare providers and government bodies. They are seeking an Account Representative to join their team, focusing on sales targets, business growth, and patient outcomes in the Greater Toronto East region. The role involves developing business plans, building partnerships with key oncology customers, addressing healthcare gaps, maintaining expertise in oncology areas, and fostering a customer-focused approach. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in healthcare management, business, or sciences, with at least 3 years of sales experience in hospitals, preferably with oncology and cancer genetic testing experience. Strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to travel occasionally are required. The company values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging colleagues to respectfully challenge each other's thinking.

Senior Scientist, Computational Biology / Toxicology

Company: Merck

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) division is recruiting a Computational Biologist/Toxicologist for their Computational Toxicology group. The ideal candidate will utilize computational biology, bioinformatics, and machine learning to analyze multimodal data, develop AI/ML models for organ-specific toxicity, and collaborate with various teams to enhance drug safety evaluations. The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in relevant fields, proven experience in data analysis, and proficiency in Python, R, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Exceptional communication skills are also necessary.

Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism - North Carolina & South Carolina (Remote)

Company: Merck

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Cardiovascular & Metabolism Regional Medical Scientific Director is a highly credentialed therapeutic expert who engages in scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders. This role involves providing balanced, factual information about non-product areas of interest and Company products. The director liaises between the scientific community and the Company, enhancing understanding of approved, in-development, and active trials. Responsibilities include scientific exchange, research, scientific congress support, and scientific insights. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines. The position covers North Carolina and South Carolina, with up to 50% travel required.

AVP, Biologics Technical Operations

Company: Merck

Location: Rahway, NJ

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Biologics Technical Operations lead will provide technical support to internal and external biologics sites for commercial and pipeline products. They will partner with Biologics Manufacturing Operations leaders to align technical support with site needs and overall strategy. The role involves evolving the technical support strategy, overseeing technology transfer, and providing in-depth technical support for established products. The candidate must have extensive experience in biologics drug substance and product development, manufacturing, and process sciences. They should also demonstrate strong leadership, business acumen, and project management skills, fostering an inclusive culture and driving continuous improvement.

3D Tumoroid Scientist

Company: Merck

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Cell Pharmacology group in the Department of Quantitative Biosciences is recruiting a Scientist with a background in immunology, oncology, or cardiometabolic cellular assays. The role involves developing and characterizing high throughput in vitro and ex vivo cell-based assays for autoimmune, cancer, or cardiometabolic projects. Responsibilities include establishing ex vivo translational models, optimizing assays for compound screening, biomarker identification, and mechanism of action studies. The candidate will also evaluate the pharmacology of novel molecules, manage cell reagent sourcing, maintain accurate lab records, and collaborate effectively in a matrix organizational setting.

Rare Disease Account Specialist - PAH - Charlotte Territory

Company: Merck

Location: Greenville, SC

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Rare Disease Account Specialist role involves serving as a key point of contact for the Company's Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) business, generating demand for products, building strong relationships with healthcare providers, and designing account strategies to meet local customer needs. This field-based sales position, covering the Charlotte territory, requires 50% overnight travel. Key responsibilities include account management, care team engagement, and ecosystem management. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 4 years of sales experience in the pharmaceutical/medical industry, or equivalent experience. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills are required, along with technological proficiency.

Executive Director, Translational Modeling

Company: Merck

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) department is seeking an Executive Director for the Translational Modeling team. The role involves leading a team of scientists, driving application of quantitative capabilities in PK/PD, data science, and toxicokinetics. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic alignment, talent development, and performance management. They should have a PhD or equivalent with at least 10 years of experience, or an MS/PharmD with at least 13 years. Preferred skills include experience with data science approaches like AI/ML and familiarity with quantitative approaches for toxicokinetic/toxicodynamic relationships.

Associate Director, Quality Control - Animal Health Biologics Manufacturing

Company: Merck

Location: Omaha, NE

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The job posting is for an Associate Director, Quality Control position at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site. The role involves ensuring safe and compliant production and testing of veterinary biologicals, leading the Quality Control team, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field, at least 10 years of experience in animal health manufacturing, and strong leadership and regulatory knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Merck?
Working at Merck means collaborating with scientists, clinicians, and data experts to deliver life‑changing therapies. Employees value the company’s commitment to research excellence, benefit packages that include health, wellness, and retirement plans, and a culture that encourages continuous learning. Leadership promotes cross‑functional projects, providing opportunities to impact product development from discovery to commercialization.
What tech positions are available at Merck?
Merck hires a wide range of tech roles: Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Software Engineers (backend, frontend, full stack), DevOps Specialists, Cloud Architects, AI Researchers, Product Managers, Clinical Informatics Analysts, and Cybersecurity Engineers. Positions span R&D labs, manufacturing IT, and commercial digital platforms like the Merck Digital Health Group.
How can I stand out as a Merck applicant?
Show domain‑specific expertise—demonstrate knowledge of bioinformatics, clinical data, or pharma software. Build a portfolio with projects that solve real‑world problems, such as analyzing clinical trial data or optimizing supply‑chain logistics. During interviews, prepare for both coding challenges and scenario‑based questions that test ethical decision‑making in a regulated industry. Highlight your ability to collaborate across disciplines and your commitment to innovation and patient outcomes.

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