Principal Scientist, Intravitreal Product Development

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Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Ph.d. in relevant scientific discipline
6+ years industry experience in sterile development
Deep expertise in sterilization cycle validation
The Principal Scientist position in Intravitreal Product Development at Merck focuses on leading sterilization science and sterility assurance for sterile drug products. The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and emphasizes collaboration across teams while offering a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a principal-level technical leader responsible for defining sterilization strategies and ensuring sterility assurance across injectable, ophthalmic, and implantable dosage forms.
  • The successful candidate will drive cross-functional integration of formulation, packaging, and device compatibility while leading the selection of appropriate sterilization technologies like moist heat or vaporized hydrogen peroxide.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

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The Principal Scientist position in Intravitreal Product Development at Merck focuses on leading sterilization science and sterility assurance for sterile drug products. The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and emphasizes collaboration across teams while offering a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Salary

Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in relevant scientific discipline
  • 6+ years industry experience in sterile development
  • Deep expertise in sterilization cycle validation
  • Knowledge of VHP, EtO, and terminal sterilization
  • Experience with cGMP regulatory submissions

Nice-to-have

  • Intravitreal product development experience
  • Contract sterilization service provider management
  • RTU container sterilization challenges
  • Facility design and capital project involvement
  • Technical training and mentorship delivery

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 6+ years experience or M.S. with 8+ years
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Microbiology, or related field
  • Proven track record in process scale-up and technology transfer
  • Working knowledge of FDA, ICH, and global regulatory expectations

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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