Principal Scientist (Director), Chemistry

MSD • Rahway, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our company is currently seeking an exceptional chemist for a group leader position within the Process Chemistry Department located at our Rahway, NJ site. A successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative laboratory scientists with broad deliverables ranging from the design of manufacturing routes for drug candidates to executing and coordinating deliveries of active pharmaceutical ingredient to support our company's pipeline and products. We are looking for a team player with strong leadership skills and ability and passion for mentoring and working along others in a laboratory setting. The candidate will work closely within multidisciplinary teams comprised of synthetic organic chemists, engineers, and external research partners (both academic and industrial). A Ph.D. in chemistry or related discipline with a demonstrated ability for taking initiative and innovative problem solving is critical. A successful candidate is expected to apply cutting edge methodologies into synthetic routes to accelerate deliveries of active pharmaceutical ingredient to support pre-clinical and clinical studies. An established excellent reputation for scientific excellence supported by publications and external presentations is expected. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to drive results as a team leader.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience with a proven track record of successful research in process chemistry
• Strong track record of delivering results via innovation and fearless problem solving
• Broad expertise in organic synthesis and experience in pharmaceutical process chemistry and adjacencies
• Demonstrated ability for taking initiative, creativity and innovation in problem solving
• Productivity and efficiency working in the laboratory
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Established scientific reputation supported by publications and external presentations

Nice To Haves

• Academic Presentations
• Accountability
• Bioconjugation
• Computational Chemistry
• Creativity
• Data Analysis
• Deep Learning
• High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Organic Synthesis
• Professional Networking
• Project Leadership
• Research Proposal Development
• Scientific Leadership
• Scientific Literature Search
• Strategic Thinking
• Structure Based Drug Design
• Synthetic Chemistry

Responsibilities

• Design of manufacturing routes for drug candidates
• Executing and coordinating deliveries of active pharmaceutical ingredient to support the company's pipeline and products
• Mentoring and working with others in a laboratory setting
• Working closely within multidisciplinary teams comprised of synthetic organic chemists, engineers, and external research partners (both academic and industrial)
• Applying cutting edge methodologies into synthetic routes to accelerate deliveries of active pharmaceutical ingredient to support pre-clinical and clinical studies
• Driving results as a team leader

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Compassionate and sick days
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree