Associate Principal Scientist, Combination Product Design Verification (associate Director Equivalent)

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid
Design verification strategies
Combination product development
Test methodologies development
Lead the definition and execution of design verification strategies and design transfers for testing readiness, including incoming and release tests for components and combination products

Job Summary

  • Lead the definition and execution of design verification strategies and design transfers for testing readiness, including incoming and release tests for components and combination products.
  • Support critical activities such as drug product and combination product final assembly processes validations, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Author and review relevant portions of regulatory submissions (INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, BLAs, etc.) for combination product programs.

Matching Summary

Lead the definition and execution of design verification strategies and design transfers for testing readiness, including incoming and release tests for components and combination products.

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, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design verification strategies
  • Combination product development
  • Test methodologies development
  • Regulatory submissions authoring
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Analytical skills in product testing
  • Material characterization and failure analysis
  • 3D CAD and rapid manufacturing
  • Collaboration and ideation skills

Key Requirements

  • B.S. + 8 years combination product development
  • M.S. + 5 years combination product development
  • Ph.D. + 3 years combination product development
  • Leadership experience in design verification programs
  • Knowledge of device development interdependencies
  • Understanding of drug product development
  • Familiarity with regulatory landscape

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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