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Principal Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences

Merck
August 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Principal Scientist leading CMC formulation development and technology strategy within pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on new chemical entities from early development through market formulation. Responsibilities: oversee formulation and process development, design experimental plans, analyze data, mentor staff, evaluate new technologies, drive innovation in drug delivery approaches, and coordinate external manufacturing activities. Requirements: Ph.D. in Chemical, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline with 8+ years industry experience; extensive expertise in drug formulation, manufacturing processes, and development of chemical and biologic pipelines. High-Value: biologics or small molecules, early to late-stage development, GMP manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, and capability build. Work setup: unspecified; no travel indicated.