Head of Molecular Invention Job

Head of Molecular Invention-RES001614

Description

The Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) Exploratory Science Center (ESC) Cambridge, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merck and Co., is focused on driving early discovery research. Co-located with Merck’s Cambridge Innovation Hub, the ESC’s disease-area-agnostic research agenda fosters hands-on collaboration between our scientists and external academic and biotech researchers to access and explore the most promising emerging science.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create a fast-paced, nimble and flexible environment of mutual respect, creativity, invention and teamwork. With access to Merck’s proven global R&D organization, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Merck, a global healthcare leader, has an immediate opening for an exceptional scientist to join our newest research site located in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate, as part of the MRL-Cambridge Exploratory Science Center leadership team, will be responsible for recruiting, training, management and personal development of a team of 12-15 scientists with diverse skill sets to deliver a pipeline of projects spanning from small to large molecule modalities. In this role, the incumbent will contribute to developing the scientific objectives in addition to overseeing a portfolio of projects and having responsibility for rigorous scientific quality and pipeline progress. Furthermore, the incumbent will help to identify and review opportunities for collaboration, licensing and acquisition in support of the pipeline. To accomplish the above, the successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, cross functional collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education:

- Required: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Required Experience:

- Minimum of (8) years Industry experience in Drug Discovery

- Minimum of (3) years Industry experience in People Management and/or Project Leadership

- Experience in the design and characterization of small molecules, peptides or biologics

- Experience in drug discovery including project leadership

- Experience in communication, collaboration and leadership skills in a team environment

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.


Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Job: Research Science

Job Title:Head of Molecular Invention

Primary Location: NA-US-MA-Cambridge

Employee Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Company Trade Name:Merck