Principal Scientist, Biologics Formulations (Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences)
MSDSouth San Francisco, California, United States
Posted March 5, 2026
176200 - 277300 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS) group based in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Principal Scientist with expertise in biologics formulation development and candidate selection.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant industrial experience
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in developing biologics formulations in preclinical or clinical stages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership/interpersonal skills and motivation to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions
- Experience in pre-clinical /clinical formulation development and physico-chemical characterization of various biologics modalities
- Experience in candidate selection, developability assessment of biologics molecules
- Additional experience in drug delivery technology
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of 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