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 - Packaging
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Oct 14, 2024
This job posting is for a key position in the External Manufacturing & Network Equipment team, responsible for leading product/technology transfers to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) and serving as a technical interface liaison with internal packaging sites. The role involves optimizing business, technical, and compliance processes, participating in high-impact cross-functional teams, and providing leadership to achieve project goals. The ideal candidate should have a BS degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar, along with 7+ years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech organizations. They should have hands-on experience with packaging operations support, packaging materials/components, and packaging processes, and demonstrate proficiency in project management, packaging scientific/technical concepts, and GMP's. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong analytical and decision-making skills, and a proven ability to provide technical leadership in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Divisional Solution Architect - SAP- (Remote)
Company: Merck
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The role focuses on providing strategic technology decisions for business outcomes, setting architecture direction for the Manufacturing Division and wider company's Digital Strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, documenting SAP architectures, advising on integration practices, and leading architecture practices. The ideal candidate should have extensive SAP architecture experience, especially in S/4 HANA, and be results-oriented with strong communication skills.
2025 University Recruiting - Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, & Controls (CMC) Intern
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers a 12-week internship in the Research Division's Global Regulatory CMC group. Interns will contribute to regulatory processes of medicines and vaccines, gaining hands-on experience in regulatory strategy, submission, and health authority engagement. The internship is open to students in regulatory science, pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related fields. It provides exposure to various company functions and covers manufacturing, testing, and regulatory compliance. Full-time, the internship requires superior communication skills, excellent academic achievement, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred skills include a GPA of 3.5 or above, experience in scientific publications, and content editing.
Director: Vaccine Drug Product Development (Manufacturing & Delivery Technologies)
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 14, 2024
Our company is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Director, Vaccine Drug Product Development. The successful candidate will lead and direct the development of various vaccine modalities, collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment, and drive disruptive innovation technologies. The role requires a strong network, scientific excellence, GMP and compliance mindset, and the ability to advance a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Associate Scientist, Engineering - Process Attribute Sciences
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The job posting is for a scientist position in the Process Attribute Sciences team, focusing on late-stage process development, technology transfer, and in-line support of large molecules including vaccine and biologic therapeutic products. The successful candidate will participate in day-to-day analytical lab activities, provide routine analytical testing support, serve as a lab lead, solve analytical problems, and represent the functional area on cross-functional and cross-divisional teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, experience with HPLC/UPLC/capillary electrophoresis executions and data analysis, and leadership skills to oversee a small team of analysts.
2025 University Recruiting - Animal Health Pharmaceutical Sciences Intern
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers 12-week internships in Animal Health Formulation and Analytical Sciences. Interns will work in lab and pilot plant settings, engaging in formulation development, analytical method development, and problem-solving. The program aims to provide professional development and exposure to the company's methods, standards, and practices. Candidates should be rising Juniors or Seniors in relevant fields, possessing strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, and offers a competitive salary range of $39,600.00-$105,500.00.
Associate Director, Global Marketing, CMV
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The job posting is for an experienced marketer to join the global prescription medicine (CMV) marketing team. This is an exciting time as they are launching new indications and an extension to the existing one. The role involves strategy development, market engagement, supply chain decisions, and access negotiations. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of marketing experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work in a matrixed organization. A Master's degree is preferred, along with presentation and engagement skills.
Senior Technician, Quality Assurance
Company: Merck
Location: Wilmont, MN
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The Sr. Tech, Quality Documentation position is available at the Animal Health facility in Worthington, Minnesota. The role involves maintaining quality expectations and regulations for a biological vaccine manufacturing site in accordance with GMP guidelines and site procedures. Responsibilities include using electronic programs for document creation and maintenance, reviewing and releasing raw materials, collecting test samples, reviewing internal documents against regulatory requirements, and organizing and filing site documents. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, MS Office proficiency, and good communication skills. Preference is given to those with quality, biology, or microbiology experience.
2025 University Recruiting - GCTO Metrics Analytics & Performance (MAP) Intern
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers 12-week internships with the Metrics, Analytics, & Performance (MAP) Team. The role involves providing analytical and technical support, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting in data mining, analysis, and visualization. The ideal candidate should have a background in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related fields, with strong data analytical skills, communication abilities, and understanding of statistics. Familiarity with MS Office 2010, Excel scripting, and tools like Spotfire, Qlik Sense, or Tableau is preferred. The position is full-time, onsite (or hybrid), and starts in June 2025.
Assoc. Principal Scientist, Vaccine Drug Product Development
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 14, 2024
Vaccine Drug Product Development (VDPD) is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for a role in West Point, PA. The successful candidate will design, execute, and document experiments for stable formulations and robust manufacturing processes. They will work independently and collaboratively, leading program development teams and mentoring less experienced scientists. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline with 4 years of relevant industrial experience, or an M.S. degree with 6 years of experience, or a B.S. degree with 8 years of experience. Proven communication skills, leadership, and hands-on laboratory skills are essential.
Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, GYN Malignancies
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The company, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a Director (Principal Scientist) for clinical research activities in Oncology. The role involves managing the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication. The ideal candidate should have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D, demonstrated scientific scholarship, and a proven track record in clinical medicine and biomedical research. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a team environment are essential. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Senior Principal Scientist (Senior Director) | Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 14, 2024
The job posting is for a Senior Director (Sr. Principal Scientist) Global Regulatory Affairs Liaison position. The role involves developing and implementing worldwide regulatory strategies for assigned projects in General Medicine, with a focus on Immunology, Neuroscience, and/or Ophthalmology. The individual will function independently, providing regulatory oversight for assigned products, and interact with global regulatory agencies. Key responsibilities include managing projects, preparing and submitting applications to regulatory agencies, providing expert advice to product development teams, and representing the company with external organizations. The ideal candidate should have a B.S., M.S., M.D., or PhD/PharmD with a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant drug development experience, with a majority in regulatory. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.