Merck
Principal Scientist, Vaccine Drug Product Development
USA - Pennsylvania - West Point · Principal · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$173k-$273kDetected 5 days ago
Data AnalysisExcelProcess ImprovementHRISFEAClinical TrialsGMPCell CultureResearchExperimental DesignAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptability
About the role
- We ensure robust composition, primary packaging, and process development through deep fundamental understanding and characterization such that the process is scalable without compromising safety, efficacy, or stability.
- Our team enables the translation of vaccine preclinical candidates from concepts into robust commercial drug products.
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Responsibilities
- Lead a matrixed team in the design, execution, and documentation of experiments to develop stable formulations and robust manufacturing processes for preclinical and clinical supply production and to scale-up these processes to the pilot plant and commercial space.
- The successful candidate will be expected to work independently in a hands-on, dynamic laboratory environment engaged in development activities while also working collaboratively within the group, across functional areas, and with external partners.
- Strong communication skills are expected to clearly communicate data and conclusions verbally, through written documents and reports, and technical presentations.
- The role will also entail leading teams to advance areas such as science and technology innovation, business process improvement, and clinical manufacturing capability build.
- Senior colleagues in Vaccine Drug Product Development have strong external scientific networks to help us maintain an awareness of industry challenges, trends, and opportunities.
- Experience developing vaccine adjuvant and/or vaccine drug product processes, or significant nucleic acid and lipid nanoparticle experience, including advanced knowledge of key unit operations (freeze/thaw, formulation, mixing, filtration, filling, stoppering, etc.)
- Ability to develop and implement new methods/processes
- Our department is responsible for developing vaccine adjuvants and drug products from preclinical studies through Phase III clinical trials with line of sight to commercialization.
- During development, we leverage smart experimental design, cutting edge analytical tools, and statistical/predictive approaches to inform formulation and process development.
Requirements
- Active strategic and technical leadership on program development teams will be required.
- Ph.D. in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline with minimum of 8 years of relevant industrial experience
- an M.S. degree in a similar field with minimum of 10 years of relevant industrial experience
- or a B.S. degree in a similar field with minimum of 12 years of relevant industrial experience.
Nice to have
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Skills
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- The salary range for this role is
- $173,200.00 - $272,600.00
- More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
- The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Company info
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- Proven facilitative leadership and communication skills are essential to effectively lead matrix teams and manage expectations of stakeholders as part of our stage-gate process used to manage the development of new products.
- Vaccine Drug Product Development (VDPD), a part of our company's Research Laboratories, is seeking a Principal Scientist to join our department in West Point, PA.
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- This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
- The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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