Hybrid Senior Scientist, Engineering

at MSD

• Job title: Senior Scientist, Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $117,000 - $184,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rahway, United States

About the role

• Senior Scientist in Biologics Cell Culture Commercialization leading late-stage biologics pipeline. Collaborating with global teams to elevate standards in biologics commercialization and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust DS strategies for successful commercialization
• Provide technical oversight of cell culture process development, process characterization and regulatory filing activities
• Support 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
• Collaborate with colleagues across the US and internationally to elevate standards in biologics commercialization and manufacturing
• Champion compliance and safety; promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity
• Mentor a team of scientists specializing in biologics commercialization, serving as the scientific/technical mentor for junior staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with six (6) years of relevant industry experience
• OR Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with four (4) years of relevant industry experience
• OR Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with a no minimum relevant knowledge
• Expertise in cell culture commercialization and manufacturing operations
• Understanding of regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead without authority, build trust, and inspire accountability
• Ethical, resilient, and committed to excellence
• Skilled in risk management, team facilitation, and strategic planning
• Experience in commercial manufacturing and CMC development
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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