Principal Scientist, Mixed Modalities, Sterile Product Development
MSDNew Jersey, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
169700 - 267200 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 Mixed Modalities team within Sterile Product Development is responsible for developing parenteral dosage forms for small, intermediate, and large molecules. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Principal Scientist focused on developing parenteral drug products across a range of modalities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. with 8+ years industry experience, M.S. with 10+ years, or B.S. with 14+ years
- Deep drug product development expertise with exposure to all stages and aspects of development (preclinical, clinical, and commercial) and cGMP industrial background
- Demonstrated scientific leadership and a strong track record in parenteral formulation and process development
- Experience authoring regulatory filings, and demonstrated working knowledge of FDA, ICH, and other regulatory requirements for CMC
- Strong knowledge of QbD principles and experience applying the QbD tools to drug product development
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of benefits including 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