Senior Specialist (Paralegal) Animal Health
Merck
September 10, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Specialist, Legal supporting animal health legal operations, primarily focusing on commercial, compliance, and regulatory legal support. Responsibilities: manage contract drafting, review promotional materials via Veeva/PromoMats, maintain legal templates and records, support policy updates, and coordinate legal administrative tasks such as signatures and approvals. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years in legal support, contract administration, or compliance within a corporate setting; proficiency in Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and Veeva/PromoMats; strong organizational, communication, and discretion skills. Preferred: experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries, paralegal certification. High-Value: animal health sector, commercial legal support, regulatory compliance, legal operations, hybrid work setup; no travel required. Collaboration: partner closely with attorneys and business stakeholders.