Distinguished Scientist, Chemistry
Merck
4 hours ago
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with key stakeholders to positively affect chemistry culture and tactics across the network to deliver pipeline impacts.
- Identify, advocate, and in many cases lead strategic chemistry investments to impact the discovery portfolio.
- Build connectivity with DPC teams and crucial discovery/development partners to bridge knowledge gaps and identify opportunities.
- Support adoption of digital priorities to enable new ways of working and influence future investments.
- Align the intent and desired output of DPC-led or partnered technical and governance reviews.
- Mentor project leaders and core team representatives to ensure high bar functional performance and program impact.
- Provide cross-functional team leadership and act as a driver/contributor to strategic initiatives across functions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in drug discovery and development, contributing to technical/strategic governance and due diligence for early-stage assets.
- Mentor and role model scientific and operational excellence; serve as a brand-ambassador for DPC external influence and visibility.
Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related biopharmaceutical science (required).
Required Skills And Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in drug discovery and/or early drug development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional groups.
- Track record and commitment to employee development/retention.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Subject matter expertise in Discovery Process Chemistry with experience on Early Development Teams.
- Strength in driving results on firm deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to select and prioritize a portfolio of projects.
- Internationally recognized in pharmaceutical development with strong peer-reviewed publications and external research presentations.
Location
- Based at Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Boston, MA; or South San Francisco, CA.
Travel
- 10–20% time; travel across chemistry network sites plus business travel (conferences, meetings, congresses).
Preferred Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration; leading by influence; Process Development (PD); small molecules.
Application Instructions
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is stated on the posting. Requisition ID: R394791.
- Partner with key stakeholders to positively affect chemistry culture and tactics across the network to deliver pipeline impacts.
- Identify, advocate, and in many cases lead strategic chemistry investments to impact the discovery portfolio.
- Build connectivity with DPC teams and crucial discovery/development partners to bridge knowledge gaps and identify opportunities.
- Support adoption of digital priorities to enable new ways of working and influence future investments.
- Align the intent and desired output of DPC-led or partnered technical and governance reviews.
- Mentor project leaders and core team representatives to ensure high bar functional performance and program impact.
- Provide cross-functional team leadership and act as a driver/contributor to strategic initiatives across functions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in drug discovery and development, contributing to technical/strategic governance and due diligence for early-stage assets.
- Mentor and role model scientific and operational excellence; serve as a brand-ambassador for DPC external influence and visibility.
Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related biopharmaceutical science (required).
Required Skills And Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in drug discovery and/or early drug development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional groups.
- Track record and commitment to employee development/retention.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Subject matter expertise in Discovery Process Chemistry with experience on Early Development Teams.
- Strength in driving results on firm deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to select and prioritize a portfolio of projects.
- Internationally recognized in pharmaceutical development with strong peer-reviewed publications and external research presentations.
Location
- Based at Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Boston, MA; or South San Francisco, CA.
Travel
- 10–20% time; travel across chemistry network sites plus business travel (conferences, meetings, congresses).
Preferred Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration; leading by influence; Process Development (PD); small molecules.
Application Instructions
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is stated on the posting. Requisition ID: R394791.