Associate Principal Scientist, Cell Culture Sciences BDSC

MSD

95d • $139,600 - $219,700

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Biologics Cell Culture Leader! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a strategic and technical leader with expertise in cell culture development & commercialization to spearhead our ever growing and dynamic late stage biologics pipeline within the expansive Biologics S&T portfolio. As a Biologics Cell Culture Commercialization Leader, you’ll be at the forefront of scientific advancement, providing strategic and tactical technical direction through cross-functional partnerships with key business units and customers. Your leadership will be instrumental in supporting DS commercialization, process characterization, control strategy development, tech transfer to internal and external manufacturing sites, process validation, second generation process development and health authority licensure. You’ll lead the charge in transforming our late-stage pipeline into reality bringing lifesaving medicines to our patients worldwide. Collaborate with colleagues across the US and internationally to elevate standards in biologics commercialization and manufacturing. Your work will shape the future of biologics on a global scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of relevant industry experience.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with six (6) years of relevant industry experience.
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with minimum three (3) years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven leadership of functional teams in biologics development & commercialization.
• Deep expertise in cell culture commercialization and manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead without authority, build trust, and inspire accountability.
• Skilled in risk management, team facilitation, and strategic planning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial manufacturing and CMC development.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust DS strategies for successful commercialization.
• Provide technical oversight of cell culture process development, process characterization and regulatory filing activities.
• Establish, manage and support Cell Culture CMC teams, and align resources to deliver on priorities.
• Manage and mentor a team of scientists specializing in biologics commercialization.
• Unite diverse teams to achieve program goals as One Team.
• Drive project schedules, set clear priorities, and monitor performance metrics.
• Lead business improvement initiatives and leverage your network to drive change.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees