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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Director, Translational PK/PD
Company: Merck
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) department is seeking a dynamic leader for their growing Translational PK/PD organization. The Translational PK/PD Director will drive application of modeling and simulation capabilities for earlier and more confident decision making around PK/PD, modality selection, and dose prediction. The role involves leading a team of scientists, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent degree with at least 7 years of drug discovery or development experience, or an MS/PharmD with at least 10 years of experience. They should have a record of internal and external impact in driving model-informed drug discovery strategies and a track record in establishing an inclusive and high-performance work environment.
Senior Director, IDVAX, Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (Hybrid)
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Senior Director in Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (QP2) for the Infectious Disease and Vaccines (IDVAX) therapeutic area is responsible for driving integrated end-to-end discovery through development portfolio decisions. This role involves managing a team of 7-10 QP2 scientists, providing strategic leadership, and talent management. The Senior Director is expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with at least 10 years of discovery, drug development, and/or regulatory experience. They should demonstrate outstanding leadership and communication skills, collaborating across QP2 and with other functional areas, as well as with external vendors and partners. The role requires extensive experience in developing quantitative strategies for impacting pipeline decisions and drug development expertise in ID and/or VAX.
Associate Director, SAP Platform - End User Training & Role Management (Hybrid - NJ or PA)
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Associate Director role in the Planning & Execution Role Management & Training (RM&T) function will be responsible for managing and evolving the End User Training (EUT) strategy for the SAP Platform team. This includes leadership of efforts related to the definition and evolution of EUT strategy for the Comet platform, ownership of the SAP Global Template (COMET) End User Training Curriculum, and management of the COMET Training Environment. The role also involves engagement with the SAP Platform Leadership team, support of EUT related Audit and Compliance-related analysis and monitoring, and ownership of EUT-related data in TRACE tool. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of Business Readiness / End User Training experience associated with technology enabled change projects or programs, extensive experience with learning strategy development, and extensive experience with SAP role design, training, and managing system access in an S/4 environment.
Associate Principal Scientist (Computational), Process & Product Modeling - Large Molecules
Company: Merck
Location: Rahway, NJ
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Process & Product Modeling Team in the Company Manufacturing Division is seeking an experienced Associate Principal Scientist. The role involves developing and utilizing advanced computational models to support the development and commercialization of biologics, vaccines, sterile liquids, and other large-molecules modalities. The ideal candidate should have advanced graduate degree(s) in an engineering or closely-related scientific discipline, and industrially-relevant experience in process modeling and simulation applicable to large molecules. They should have expertise in various modeling areas such as mechanistic chromatography modeling, end-to-end flowsheets and digital twins, model-based process controls, plant and process-economics, bioreactor kinetics and metabolomics, population balance models, engineering models, data driven models, and other modeling methods. The candidate will work collaboratively with Company scientists and engineers to develop end-to-end modeling solutions, support process development, scale-up, scale-down, tech-transfer, and troubleshooting. They will also lead the development and deployment of computational tools, communicate effectively with project teams, and present at internal and external forums. The position is located at West Point (PA, USA), Rahway (NJ, USA), greater Dublin area (Ireland), or remote.
Scientist, Translational Medicine
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The company is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio of products. The Translational Medicine team is responsible for early clinical development of novel therapeutics, working closely with Discovery Sciences and late-stage Clinical Research. The Early Clinical Scientist/ECS coordinates early phase clinical trials, ensuring excellence in execution and compliance. They also manage internal/external team performance and resolve project performance issues. The role involves technical writing and communications, project management, and managing trial and program projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Life Sciences, understanding of clinical research development process, ability to manage complex operations, scientific, medical and/or safety writing skills, and strong team collaboration and communication skills.
Executive Clinical Director, Immunology, IBD Lead
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Executive Clinical Director (Distinguished Scientist) is responsible for strategic planning and directing clinical research activities in Immunology, focusing on late-stage development. The role involves managing the entire clinical development cycle, from determining disease indications to study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory filing, and publication. The Executive Director will evaluate pre-clinical work, support business development assessments, develop clinical development strategies, monitor and manage clinical trials, analyze clinical findings, and participate in research project teams. The role requires overseeing Clinical Directors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining scientific knowledge. The ideal candidate should have an M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D, or D.O./PhD, with experience in phase 2 or 3 clinical trials in immunology therapeutic areas, and a minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine and 5 years of industry experience in drug development.
Customer Success Digital Solutions Specialist
Company: Merck
Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The company is seeking a Customer Success Digital Solutions Specialist to design and deploy global digital tools for customer support and training. The role involves implementing digital engagement tools, developing training content, and maintaining close relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Learning Technologies/Solutions, instructional design, or a related field, with at least 1 year of experience in training development. Strong communication skills, a customer-centric orientation, and the ability to work with technology are required. Up to 15% travel is required.
Dairy Monitoring Customer Success Specialist (Texas, New Mexico)
Company: Merck
Location: Kansas City, KS
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Customer Success Specialist will lead in delivering and developing training for end customers, distributors, and distributor representatives. The role involves training end users to successfully enter, interpret, and analyze sensor technology data, including reproduction, health, and milk. The individual will work closely with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction and success with SenseHub Dairy sensor technology products. Key responsibilities include customizing user portals, integrating third-party software, auditing herds, and consulting with customers to improve their experience. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related discipline, experience in dairy management, and excellent communication skills.
Operational Excellence Technical Director - Manufacturing
Company: Merck
Location: Cork, Ireland
Posted Oct 03, 2024
A director-level position for an Operational Excellence Expert with a background in Drug Substance, Drug Product, and/or Pharmaceutical packaging process improvement is available. The role involves developing a continuous improvement culture, applying advanced MPS Management System, and partnering with functional management for strategic oversight and vision. The position requires a specific background in improving Pharma Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Packaging beyond basic stability, and expertise in analyzing complex end-to-end supply chains and driving process improvement.
Senior Specialist, Medical Device & Combination Product (MDCP) Operations Lead
Company: Merck
Location: Wilson, NC
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Senior Specialist, MDCP Operations Lead position is a strategic leadership role for the site's medical device and combination product (MDCP) program. The position involves ensuring high standards for MDCP compliance, executing key projects, and building MDCP capabilities at the site. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in MDCP product development or manufacturing operations, with a strong understanding of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 4, QMSR, and EU MDR. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, experience in device risk management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. The position involves working closely with global MDCP teams, providing a hands-on shop floor perspective, and advocating for compliant and pragmatic processes.
2025 University Recruiting - Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Co-op
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Future Talent Program offers a 6-month co-op opportunity in the Research and Development Division, specifically in the Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics (QP2) group. This role involves working on various scientific projects, collaborating with scientists, and developing external presentations/publications. The ideal candidate should have strong academic performance, communication skills, and experience with programming languages such as R, NONMEM, MATLAB, Monolix, SAS, Phoenix NLME, Python, and familiarity with population modeling principles, differential equations, machine learning, and/or Bayesian statistics. The expected salary range is $39,600.00-$105,500.00.
Associate Director, IT Research Automation Engineer - R&D
Company: Merck
Location: Spring House, PA
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The Associate Director, IT Research Automation Engineer position in RaDS IT's Research Infrastructure Product Line (RIPL) engineering team is seeking a candidate. The role involves strategy, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation platforms in research laboratories and pilot plants. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, use software experience in screening data automation, plant automation, and system integration, and promote automation capabilities. The primary locations are West Point, PA, Boston, MA, or Rahway, NJ. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in automation, engineering, robotics, science, or computer engineering, with a Master's degree preferred. Pharmaceutical experience is preferred but not mandatory. Required experience includes 8 years in software development and operations in High Throughput Screening (HTS) automation, 8 years in IT with ability to architect, engineer, optimize and maintain software solutions, and 6 years' experience integrating robotic automation platforms. Preferred skills include 5 years of experience with AWS and HPC services, and familiarity with networking, switches, vlans, subnets, firewalls, Windows active directory in virtual and physical environments.