Senior Specialist, Scientific Nomenclature & Reference Data - Product

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Organic chemistry degree or experience
Iupac and cas nomenclature derivation
Chemdraw or similar structure software
The role supports the stewardship and integration of chemical, biologic, and vaccine product reference data across the drug development lifecycle

Job Summary

  • The role supports the stewardship and integration of chemical, biologic, and vaccine product reference data across the drug development lifecycle.
  • Candidates must derive correct IUPAC and CAS nomenclature while maintaining high data integrity in centralized systems.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,000.00 to $184,200.00 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The role supports the stewardship and integration of chemical, biologic, and vaccine product reference data across the drug development lifecycle.

Salary

Base: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Organic chemistry degree or experience
  • IUPAC and CAS nomenclature derivation
  • ChemDraw or similar structure software
  • SMILES InChI and MOL file formats
  • GxP and 21 CFR part 11 compliance
  • Data quality rules and validation
  • Master data stewardship frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • ML AI NLP approaches to curation
  • Python or R programming proficiency
  • SQL database querying skills
  • SciFinder STN searching resources
  • Knowledge graph implementation
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Change management capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years experience
  • Master's/PhD plus 3+ years experience
  • Completed at least one year of organic chemistry
  • Experience with chemical identifiers and formats
  • Familiarity with WHO Drug Dictionary standards

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