Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery
Merck · Rahway, New Jersey, United States
Full-time Posted 4 days ago
About this role
<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>The Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery in our Research and Development Department will be responsible for identifying new molecular entities and technologies for use in animal health from our Company Laboratories or from external partners such as human pharma or biotech companies as well as academia. The successful candidate will be a key driver to advance novel targets and will lead these research programs from ideation through the early research and proof-of-concept phase up to the development stage. She/he/they will interface with researchers and senior management throughout the organization as well as external partners and operate within a matrix structure to garner resources for the necessary research work (Medicinal and Process Chemistry, in vitro Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Disease Models, Formulation Development, Safety & Toxicology)
The position will report directly to the Distinguished Scientist and Global Head, our Company's Research & Development Liaison and Discovery – Non-infectious Diseases.</p><p></p><p><b>Education:</b></p><ul><li><p>Required: DVM/VMD, as well as a PhD in experimental pharmacology</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Experience:</b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum of 8 years industry or pharmaceutical research experience in drug discovery or preclinical research with a focus on <i>in vivo</i> pharmacology</p></li><li><p>Advanced and thorough scientific knowledge in pharmacology, disease mechanisms and related preclinical models</p></li><li><p>Expertise in one of the following fields: oncology, diabetes, respiratory & immunology, cardiology, pain & inflammation, reproduction, drug delivery or biotechnology</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of regulatory aspects of pharmaceuticals including GLP, GCP and GMP</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple projects, including budgets, contracts, and timelines</p></li><li><p>Ability to independently plan, recommend and
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