Director, Analytical R&D

Company Name: Merck

Job Overview

The Director, Analytical R&D leads a team of scientists to deliver analytical solutions for process and product development, ensuring safety and quality. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for vaccine development programs from discovery to launch, overseeing the design and development of vaccine potency and functional characterization assays.

Responsibilities

• Developing analytical methods
• Assay transfer
• Supporting regulatory filings
• Strategic partnering with CMC, Regulatory, and Quality
• Managing resourcing
• Risk assessment
• Talent development