Associate Principal Scientist, Engineering- Biologics, Sterile Drug Product Commercialization

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite per week, monday-thursday, with friday as a remote working day)
Biologics drug product process development
Sterile fill finish manufacturing expertise
Technology transfer and scale-up experience
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for their Sterile Drug Product Commercialization group in Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will lead biologics drug product processes, ensuring successful scale-up and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical process leadership for late-stage and commercial drug product processes including vaccines and biologics.
  • The successful candidate will drive excellence in process characterization, scale-up, transfer, and process validation activities.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for their Sterile Drug Product Commercialization group in Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will lead biologics drug product processes, ensuring successful scale-up and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Biologics drug product process development
  • Sterile fill finish manufacturing expertise
  • Technology transfer and scale-up experience
  • Process validation and PPQ readiness
  • Regulatory submission authoring

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and technical oversight skills
  • Statistical methods for DOE design
  • Data analytics and computer modeling
  • Innovation and out of the box thinking
  • Experience with potent sterile products

Key Requirements

  • B.S. degree with 10 years relevant experience
  • Master's degree with 8 years relevant experience
  • Ph.D. with 4 years relevant experience
  • US work authorization or VISA sponsorship eligibility

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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