Senior Principal Scientist, Quantitative Biosciences
Merck
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Other
Role: Senior Principal Scientist providing scientific and strategic leadership in mass spectrometry-enabled drug discovery within Boston. Responsibilities: lead the local MS group supporting in vitro/in vivo pharmacology, shape assay development and data interpretation strategies, advise multidisciplinary teams, and influence broad research strategies. Requirements: Ph.D. in life sciences or related STEM field with 12+ years (Ph.D.), 15+ years (MS), or 16+ years (BS) of relevant experience; expertise in mass spectrometry assay development, drug discovery processes, and quantitative pharmacology; proven scientific leadership and mentoring skills. HighValue: focus on mass spectrometry in discovery, supporting pharmacology decision-making across in vitro/in vivo studies, with emphasis on assay development, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: Boston, MA; no travel required.