Associate Principal Scientist, Upstream Process Development

About this role

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span>The Biologics Process Research & Development organization within </span><span>our Research & Development Division</span><span> is responsible for developing the drug substance manufacturing processes for our Company's biologics pipeline. We work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical and Early Development to rapidly develop manufacturing processes for diverse biotherapeutics and efficiently manufacture material to supply clinical trials. We are also responsible for late-stage process development and process characterization to prepare for commercial manufacturing

We work with our partners in our Company Manufacturing Division to commercialize and launch new products.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our team as an Associate Principal Scientist. In this role, a successful candidate will work closely with a highly motivated team of Scientists and Engineers in the Upstream Process Development area and contribute to CMC development of our company's pipeline, playing an active role in the design, development, and optimization of cell culture processes and the transfer of processes to clinical and commercial manufacturing sites. They must have effective organizational and multi-tasking skills, demonstrated excellent scientific leadership in Upstream process development, and superior written and oral communications abilities

Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration, significant external presence with scientific excellence, and interest and abilities for mentoring junior staff are also expected.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><b>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</b></span></p><ul><li><ul><li><span><span>Participates in and/or leads upstream process development of first-in-human and commercial processes by efficiently developing high yield, robust, and scalab

Apply for this role on Merck’s official careers site.