Senior Scientist - Analytical Commercialization Technology (ACT)

Job Description We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our company is at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. The Analytical Commercialization Technology (ACT) group is seeking applicants for a Senior Scientist position available at the Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA sites. ACT is an R&D group responsible for analytical development of late-stage pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will utilize innovative analytical characterization technologies to drive pharmaceutical drug product development and commercialization. The Senior Scientist responsibilities include, but not limited to problem solving with the use of advanced analytical tools, data analysis with the use of statistical tools to drive product development and characterization, development and validation of robust analytical methods, drug product testing and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment, drug product and manufacturing process characterization, drug product stability studies, specification development, manufacturing process scale-up and validation support, preparation of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documents for global regulatory submissions, and technology transfer for commercial manufacture. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment. Responsibilities Utilize advanced analytical tools for problem-solving Analyze data for technical insights and trending Develop and validate robust analytical methods Conduct drug product testing and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment Drug product and manufacturing process characterization Drug product stability studies Specification development Manufacturing process scale-up and validation support Preparation of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documents for global regulatory submissions Technology transfer for commercial manufacture Collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment Utilize advanced analytical tools for problem-solving Analyze data for technical insights and trending Develop and validate robust analytical methods Conduct drug product testing and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment Characterize drug products and manufacturing processes Perform drug product stability studies Develop specifications and support manufacturing process scale-up and validation Prepare Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documents for global regulatory submissions Facilitate technology transfer for commercial manufacture Collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment Qualifications Required PhD in Chemistry or related discipline with no experience required OR Master of Science (MS) in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with at least five (5) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience. Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in chemistry and common analytical techniques Demonstrated problem-solving ability Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated creativity and strong interpersonal skills Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions Preferred Strong background and extensive hands‑on experience with common analytical techniques such as Ultrahigh/High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC/HPLC), Gas Chromatography, Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, Karl Fischer titration, and dissolution testing. Required Skills Analytical Method Development Chemical Proteomics Chemical Synthesis Chemometrics Chromatography Data-Driven Decision Making Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics Method Validation Motivation Management Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Protein Chromatography Spectroscopy Synthetic Biology US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Employee Status and Work Arrangements Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Salary Range The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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. Benefits Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Additional Location(s) Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location. Additional location(s) Compensation Information: San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Merck & Co., Inc. Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Application Deadline Job Posting End Date: 11/16/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. 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