Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development

Merck•Rahway, NJ

1d•$117,000 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist within our company's Animal Health Formulation Group is responsible for the development of a variety of different dosage forms (oral, topical, injectable, implant, etc.) and related processes across all stages of development. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated scientist with an outstanding scientific track-record and passion for pharmaceutical product development. This individual will use innovative approaches to support both early and late-stage development candidates including screening, design, and development of formulations defined by robust drug product compositions and processes. Other responsibilities include statistical experimental design & data analysis, authoring of technical reports, regulatory submissions and patent applications. Active participation on formulation development teams while interfacing with other functional areas (e.g. project management, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs) and external partners to drive project milestones will be required. The candidate should have strong communication skills, good interpersonal and collaboration skills, an ability to multitask and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics
Experience developing formulations
Demonstrated ability in independently designing and conducting experiments and analyzing data
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Adaptability
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Technology
Corporate Management
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Data Analysis
Design
Drug Delivery Technology
High-Throughput Screening
Innovative Thinking
Interpersonal Relationships
Materials Science
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacology
Preformulation
Process Optimization
Project Management
Regulatory Affairs Compliance
US Patent
Written Communication

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical pilot plants
Experience in formulating pharmaceutical products
Experience in solid oral dosage form processing technology such as granulation, tablet compaction, and film coating desired

Responsibilities

Development of a variety of different dosage forms (oral, topical, injectable, implant, etc.) and related processes across all stages of development.
Use innovative approaches to support both early and late-stage development candidates including screening, design, and development of formulations defined by robust drug product compositions and processes.
Statistical experimental design & data analysis.
Authoring of technical reports, regulatory submissions and patent applications.
Active participation on formulation development teams while interfacing with other functional areas (e.g. project management, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs) and external partners to drive project milestones.