Distinguished Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur company's Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies organization translates molecules to medicines, working from the discovery interface through registration stability manufacturing by designing, developing, and scaling up the formulation, device, and manufacturing process.
Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting-edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.
The candidate will be a scientist and committed mentor who is a recognized expert in the field of Oral Drug Product Development with a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health.
In this role, the person will be responsible for providing scientific guidance and oversight for our Company's entire Oral Drug Product Portfolio by working in partnership with development teams to advance scientifically driven and stage-appropriate oral product development programs.
The person will also drive deep technical expertise throughout the organization through the coordination of robust technical reviews and teaching, coaching, and mentorship of staff.
In addition to ensuring excellence in prosecuting the current Oral Drug Product Portfolio, the person will also be responsible for developing and managing the long-term Oral Formulation Sciences capability plan with the goal of maximizing the value of strategic investments in both technology and innovation focus areas and the growth of subject matter expertise.
Primary ResponsibilitiesProvides Technical Oversight for Oral Drug Product Portfolio Works with Sponsors and Formulation Leads to establish a scientifically-driven and stage-based approach to program development.
Drives technical deep dives and mentors' staff on investigations of data as warranted by the problem statement.
Coaches core technology areas to staff to improve team understanding of formulations and processes.
Leads pre-diligence and due-diligence efforts for oral drug products and coaches upcoming staff in these responsibilities.
May serve as a program lead on programs that carry significant technical and/or operational complexity related to drug product development Sponsors Technology Engine and Engages with our Company's Innovation Community Develops and manages long-term capability plan for Oral Formulation Sciences.
Works with managers and scientific staff to advance technology engines and provides cross-functional connectivity to drive highly complex efforts.
Leads major scientific and technical forums with the oral drug product community.
Drives Continuous Improvement of Portfolio Level Business Practices to Enhance Operations Tracks multi-year statistics across programs to identify above program challenges and opportunities.
Builds plan and creates matrix teams to proactively address these bottlenecks steering to enhanced team operation.
May supervise core technical expertise areas Builds Integrated External Engagement Strategy and Intellectual Property Plan Creates objectives for external involvement in the Oral Formulation Sciences community that enhances our Company's professional image and competitive advantage.
Works with team to identify and prosecute IP opportunities.
Recognized externally as an expert in oral drug product development who deploys expertise to enhance our Company's professional image and competitive advantage Maintains awareness of relevant new and current technologies and capabilities and effectively shares this knowledge with the Oral Formulation Sciences Community and also leverages this awareness to drive internal capability investment plan QualificationsEducationPh.
D.
with +10 years or M.
S.
with +13 years in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical / biochemical engineering, or related disciplines.
Required Experience and Skills Effective communication skills Effective leadership skills and a motivation to work in a diverse team environment Collaborates effectively within and across functional areas Oral Formulation subject matter expert who can manage high-complexity development programs and share expertise through coaching technical staff.
Provides scientific perspective and input at portfolio altitude.
Enterprise mindset, with decision-making focused by an appropriately balanced consideration of driving the business and developing staff.
Demonstrated experience solving program challenges by leveraging a breadth of experiences, including oral product development, pharmaceutical operations, commercialization and scientific organic and physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, biopharmaceutics, material science, process development, and/or engineering and regulatory science.
Experience mentoring and developing scientific staff Effective organizational and technical problem-solving abilities Proven ability to lead program development teams using project management skills Track record of driving the evaluation and deployment of new technologies and capabilities to impact pipeline assets Desired Experience and Skills Advanced computation, data analysis, and visualization skills Track record of generating patent applications / patents Track record of external peer-reviewed publications Demonstration of external scientific presence and influence NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package.
To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
In April 2020, our Company announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ in 2023 and 2024.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).
Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated.
Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job.
Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
$193,440.
00 - $304,500.
00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co.
, Inc.
, Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.
No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.
Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.
Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
YesTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not SpecifiedShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
Laboratory Recommended Skills Analytical Chemistry Biochemical Engineering Biopharmaceuticals Business Ethics Business Process Improvement Chemistry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting-edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.
The candidate will be a scientist and committed mentor who is a recognized expert in the field of Oral Drug Product Development with a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health.
In this role, the person will be responsible for providing scientific guidance and oversight for our Company's entire Oral Drug Product Portfolio by working in partnership with development teams to advance scientifically driven and stage-appropriate oral product development programs.
The person will also drive deep technical expertise throughout the organization through the coordination of robust technical reviews and teaching, coaching, and mentorship of staff.
In addition to ensuring excellence in prosecuting the current Oral Drug Product Portfolio, the person will also be responsible for developing and managing the long-term Oral Formulation Sciences capability plan with the goal of maximizing the value of strategic investments in both technology and innovation focus areas and the growth of subject matter expertise.
Primary ResponsibilitiesProvides Technical Oversight for Oral Drug Product Portfolio Works with Sponsors and Formulation Leads to establish a scientifically-driven and stage-based approach to program development.
Drives technical deep dives and mentors' staff on investigations of data as warranted by the problem statement.
Coaches core technology areas to staff to improve team understanding of formulations and processes.
Leads pre-diligence and due-diligence efforts for oral drug products and coaches upcoming staff in these responsibilities.
May serve as a program lead on programs that carry significant technical and/or operational complexity related to drug product development Sponsors Technology Engine and Engages with our Company's Innovation Community Develops and manages long-term capability plan for Oral Formulation Sciences.
Works with managers and scientific staff to advance technology engines and provides cross-functional connectivity to drive highly complex efforts.
Leads major scientific and technical forums with the oral drug product community.
Drives Continuous Improvement of Portfolio Level Business Practices to Enhance Operations Tracks multi-year statistics across programs to identify above program challenges and opportunities.
Builds plan and creates matrix teams to proactively address these bottlenecks steering to enhanced team operation.
May supervise core technical expertise areas Builds Integrated External Engagement Strategy and Intellectual Property Plan Creates objectives for external involvement in the Oral Formulation Sciences community that enhances our Company's professional image and competitive advantage.
Works with team to identify and prosecute IP opportunities.
Recognized externally as an expert in oral drug product development who deploys expertise to enhance our Company's professional image and competitive advantage Maintains awareness of relevant new and current technologies and capabilities and effectively shares this knowledge with the Oral Formulation Sciences Community and also leverages this awareness to drive internal capability investment plan QualificationsEducationPh.
D.
with +10 years or M.
S.
with +13 years in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical / biochemical engineering, or related disciplines.
Required Experience and Skills Effective communication skills Effective leadership skills and a motivation to work in a diverse team environment Collaborates effectively within and across functional areas Oral Formulation subject matter expert who can manage high-complexity development programs and share expertise through coaching technical staff.
Provides scientific perspective and input at portfolio altitude.
Enterprise mindset, with decision-making focused by an appropriately balanced consideration of driving the business and developing staff.
Demonstrated experience solving program challenges by leveraging a breadth of experiences, including oral product development, pharmaceutical operations, commercialization and scientific organic and physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, biopharmaceutics, material science, process development, and/or engineering and regulatory science.
Experience mentoring and developing scientific staff Effective organizational and technical problem-solving abilities Proven ability to lead program development teams using project management skills Track record of driving the evaluation and deployment of new technologies and capabilities to impact pipeline assets Desired Experience and Skills Advanced computation, data analysis, and visualization skills Track record of generating patent applications / patents Track record of external peer-reviewed publications Demonstration of external scientific presence and influence NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package.
To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
In April 2020, our Company announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ in 2023 and 2024.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).
Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated.
Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job.
Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
$193,440.
00 - $304,500.
00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co.
, Inc.
, Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.
No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.
Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.
Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
YesTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not SpecifiedShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
Laboratory Recommended Skills Analytical Chemistry Biochemical Engineering Biopharmaceuticals Business Ethics Business Process Improvement Chemistry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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