Associate Principal Scientist, Sterile Product Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

New Jersey, United States
Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Ph.d. in chemical engineering or related field
4+ years industry experience in biologics
Expertise in parenteral drug product development
** Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for their Sterile Product Development team in New Jersey. The role focuses on developing parenteral drug products, requiring strong collaboration skills and expertise in formulation and process development. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing robust parenteral dosage forms for small molecules, peptides, proteins, and biologics from preclinical studies through commercialization.
  • Candidates will lead experimental designs, characterize drug products, and support regulatory filings while collaborating across diverse functions.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $142,400 to $224,100 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

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** Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for their Sterile Product Development team in New Jersey. The role focuses on developing parenteral drug products, requiring strong collaboration skills and expertise in formulation and process development. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years industry experience in biologics
  • Expertise in parenteral drug product development
  • Experience with late-stage program development
  • Strong background in formulation science
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary team activities

Nice-to-have

  • Deep understanding of surface or colloid science
  • Experience mentoring scientists peer-to-peer
  • Track record of patents and publications
  • Knowledge of high concentration formulations
  • Experience with process scale-up and modeling
  • Strategic leadership on enterprise-level projects

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with minimum 4 years relevant industry experience
  • B.S. or M.S. with minimum 8 years relevant industrial experience
  • Proven track record in biologics process development
  • Experience leading formulation development in matrix teams

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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