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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Principal Scientist, who will be part of our local team of  Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Building a deep fundamental knowledge around drug products; performing, documenting and reviewing experiments.


• Active participation and leadership on development and project teams as well as collaborating with key stakeholders in the US to drive project milestones.


• Responsible for leading and championing organizational initiatives and innovation objectives within Analytical Sciences.


• Develop and implement analytical methods utilized for both formulation development as well as methods for the release and shelf-life assessment of clinical supplies.


• Responsible for stability data interpretation, specification setting, and function as a key subject matter expert during formulation development and troubleshooting as well as interacting and advising CROs.


• Contribute towards regulatory submissions to enable clinical trials


• Mentor fellow scientists

Qualifications:

• Master degree with 8+ years; PhD degree with 2+ years, PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field / substantial research experience in Analytical Chemistry and/or Pharmaceutical Development and ideally industrial experience as well as mass spectrometry, chromatography and dissolution expertise.


• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements for laboratories (GMP).


• Track record of strong technical problem solving and innovative research experience along with excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are necessary to qualify for this role.


• Fluency in German and English is mandatory.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

THE COMPANY                  

Surrounded by the Swiss Alps in the heart of Switzerland, we have four sites in and around the Lucerne region. Switzerland serves as our regional headquarters and 1,000 employees from more than 50 nations work collaboratively in national and international positions. Our people work in a diverse range of functions including Sales, Marketing, Policy, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Clinical Research and Support Functions. Global Supply Chain Management is located in Switzerland with logistics and transportation being coordinated across more than 140 markets. At our Werthenstein BioPharma site in Schahen we research, develop and analyse new biological agents and new products, deliver clinical trial products for global clinical studies and operate one of our three global forensic laboratories.

We are proud to take an active role engaging with the local community, supporting the “Trendtage Gesundheit Luzern” health congress and sponsoring the “Swiss City Marathon Lucerne”. We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing our commitment to our employees and the community around us.

Who we are …

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Flex Time

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

lab chemicals, OEB 4/5

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R29390