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Biomaterials Program Lead

Merck
September 29, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (De Soto, KS)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Biomaterials Program Lead providing technical and program leadership for lifecycle management of critical biomaterials in animal health biologics. Responsibilities: oversee knowledge management, inventory strategy, replacement sourcing, equivalence qualification for USDA approval, and method remediation; coordinate biomaterial transfer and prepare regulatory technical reports. Requirements: Bachelor's in biological sciences; 7+ years in USDA-regulated animal health biologics; 5+ years qualifying and documenting biomaterials for regulatory review; expertise in biological test platforms like immunoassays or cell-based methods; strong technical writing skills. Preferred: USDA experience, regulated quality systems, method validation, cross-functional collaboration. HighValue: focus on animal health biologics, USDA regulation, biomaterials lifecycle, method qualification, and documentation; hybrid work setup with 10% travel. Location: US, hybrid.