Merck
Pharmaceutical Commercialization Scientist (Engineer)
Merck, West Point, Pennsylvania, us, 19486
Pharmaceutical Commercialization Scientist (Engineer)
West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ
The Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (PCT) department is seeking a Scientist/Engineer based in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ. The group sits within the Manufacturing Division and is responsible for pharmaceutical process development and supply for small molecule solid dosage drug products, delivering new and novel medicines to patients worldwide. PCT leads process and technology development as products enter Phase IIb through regulatory filings and process validation and supports supply for several years beyond commercial launch. Products are commercialized at a network of internal manufacturing sites, located in Ireland and Singapore, as well as contract manufacturing organizations around the world. Coupled with development centers in Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA, these sites are the foundation for our extensive small molecule solid dosage capabilities.
Success in this role requires communication and collaboration within teams, a growth and innovative mindset and eagerness for continuous learning, a passion for science and solving technical problems, and hands‑on development and manufacturing from pilot to commercial scale. Partners include research and development, analytical, regulatory, quality, packaging, and operations at our commercialization and commercial supply sites. We recognize that the diversity in our team is our strength and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, conduct, and interpret pharmaceutical process development studies with manager and team support, such as scale up, technology transfer, design space development, clinical and stability batch manufacture, and process validation.
Participate in drug product working groups and/or technology development teams and represent the department in cross‑functional interactions.
Apply problem‑solving skills and aspects of Quality by Design, including risk‑based approaches to development, design of experiments, and process modeling.
Author technical documents, such as experimental protocols, reports, and regulatory filings.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and effective collaboration and leadership within teams.
Evaluate new and innovative technologies and equipment, perform physical testing and data analysis, and comply with applicable safety and current good manufacturing practices.
Contribute to publications and presentations within the scientific community as appropriate.
Support digital and data analytics initiatives and contribute to an innovative environment.
Education Minimum Requirement Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience or master’s degree and one-year related experience in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
Required Experience and Skills
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team and execute against commitments.
Strong written and oral communication skills, technical writing experience, and an interest in solving technical problems and driving to root cause understanding.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Hands‑on experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing facility.
Experience with process scale‑up and/or technology transfer, moving between laboratory, pilot, and commercial scale.
Familiarity with concepts and application of cGMP during pharmaceutical development and production.
Demonstrated capability to design and execute experiments with mechanistic understanding, process robustness, productivity, and cost in mind.
Experience with data analytics, process modeling, and/or statistical process control.
Digital fluency in one or more of the following: Python, R, PowerBI, Power Apps, Generative AI as a productivity tool, data literacy and statistical reasoning.
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Data Analytics
Detail‑Oriented
Experimentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Problem Solving
Process Scale Up
Statistical Literacy
Technical Writing
Writing Technical Documents
Written Communication
Salary $87,300.00 - $137,400.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
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The Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (PCT) department is seeking a Scientist/Engineer based in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ. The group sits within the Manufacturing Division and is responsible for pharmaceutical process development and supply for small molecule solid dosage drug products, delivering new and novel medicines to patients worldwide. PCT leads process and technology development as products enter Phase IIb through regulatory filings and process validation and supports supply for several years beyond commercial launch. Products are commercialized at a network of internal manufacturing sites, located in Ireland and Singapore, as well as contract manufacturing organizations around the world. Coupled with development centers in Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA, these sites are the foundation for our extensive small molecule solid dosage capabilities.
Success in this role requires communication and collaboration within teams, a growth and innovative mindset and eagerness for continuous learning, a passion for science and solving technical problems, and hands‑on development and manufacturing from pilot to commercial scale. Partners include research and development, analytical, regulatory, quality, packaging, and operations at our commercialization and commercial supply sites. We recognize that the diversity in our team is our strength and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, conduct, and interpret pharmaceutical process development studies with manager and team support, such as scale up, technology transfer, design space development, clinical and stability batch manufacture, and process validation.
Participate in drug product working groups and/or technology development teams and represent the department in cross‑functional interactions.
Apply problem‑solving skills and aspects of Quality by Design, including risk‑based approaches to development, design of experiments, and process modeling.
Author technical documents, such as experimental protocols, reports, and regulatory filings.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and effective collaboration and leadership within teams.
Evaluate new and innovative technologies and equipment, perform physical testing and data analysis, and comply with applicable safety and current good manufacturing practices.
Contribute to publications and presentations within the scientific community as appropriate.
Support digital and data analytics initiatives and contribute to an innovative environment.
Education Minimum Requirement Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience or master’s degree and one-year related experience in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
Required Experience and Skills
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team and execute against commitments.
Strong written and oral communication skills, technical writing experience, and an interest in solving technical problems and driving to root cause understanding.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Hands‑on experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing facility.
Experience with process scale‑up and/or technology transfer, moving between laboratory, pilot, and commercial scale.
Familiarity with concepts and application of cGMP during pharmaceutical development and production.
Demonstrated capability to design and execute experiments with mechanistic understanding, process robustness, productivity, and cost in mind.
Experience with data analytics, process modeling, and/or statistical process control.
Digital fluency in one or more of the following: Python, R, PowerBI, Power Apps, Generative AI as a productivity tool, data literacy and statistical reasoning.
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Data Analytics
Detail‑Oriented
Experimentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Problem Solving
Process Scale Up
Statistical Literacy
Technical Writing
Writing Technical Documents
Written Communication
Salary $87,300.00 - $137,400.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
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