Director, Process Science Subject Matter Expert Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- West Point PA
- Closing date
- Sep 25, 2017
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Director, Process Science Subject Matter Expert-CHE005197
Description
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.
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 an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
A Process Science Subject Matter Expert is the designated expert in one or more subject areas of vaccine/large molecule process science. Areas of vaccine/large molecule process science include virology, cell culture, protein chemistry/folding, reaction chemistry for biologics, upstream processing, downstream processing/separations. The position resides within a Technical Operations Center of Excellence and supports all vaccine manufacturing operations within the Merck Manufacturing Division.
This incumbent is expected to serve as a leading scientific expert for their designated subject, providing guidance, recommendations and judgment for strategic technical issues and decisions.
The incumbent will be responsible to:
- Stay abreast of scientific developments and trends in their designated subject area and participate in external industry/regulatory forums in order to maintain an industry-leading level of subject proficiency
- Provide technical/scientific guidance and oversight to project teams that are doing process changes, process improvements or technology transfers to ensure scientific rigor
- Provide technical/scientific guidance to major investigations related to their area of expertise, for example, investigations related to yield declines or stability trends
- Establish company “best practices” and standards where appropriate as relate to their area of expertise
- Develop recommendations and options for process improvements
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Bachelor of Science or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline such as Biology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Preferred: PhD or advanced degree with specialization in a subject pertinent to vaccine/large molecule manufacture
Required:
- Experience with commercial processes for vaccines/large molecules is required, either in development or in technical support
- For candidates holding a BS or equivalent, a minimum of 8 years in their subject area is required.
- For candidates holding a MS or PhD, a minimum of 4 years in their subject area is required.
- Experienced in formal experimental design.
Preferred:
- Experience with the applicable methods for modeling and/or computer simulation for the scientific subject area of expertise
- The successful candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding and respect for scientific method and scientific decision-making.
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.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
MERCKHJ092017
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Chemical Engineering
Job Title:Dir, Engineering
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Other Locations: NA-US-NC-Durham
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 3
Shift (if applicable): 1st
Hazardous Materials: No
Company Trade Name:Merck
Description
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.
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 an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
A Process Science Subject Matter Expert is the designated expert in one or more subject areas of vaccine/large molecule process science. Areas of vaccine/large molecule process science include virology, cell culture, protein chemistry/folding, reaction chemistry for biologics, upstream processing, downstream processing/separations. The position resides within a Technical Operations Center of Excellence and supports all vaccine manufacturing operations within the Merck Manufacturing Division.
This incumbent is expected to serve as a leading scientific expert for their designated subject, providing guidance, recommendations and judgment for strategic technical issues and decisions.
The incumbent will be responsible to:
- Stay abreast of scientific developments and trends in their designated subject area and participate in external industry/regulatory forums in order to maintain an industry-leading level of subject proficiency
- Provide technical/scientific guidance and oversight to project teams that are doing process changes, process improvements or technology transfers to ensure scientific rigor
- Provide technical/scientific guidance to major investigations related to their area of expertise, for example, investigations related to yield declines or stability trends
- Establish company “best practices” and standards where appropriate as relate to their area of expertise
- Develop recommendations and options for process improvements
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Bachelor of Science or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline such as Biology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Preferred: PhD or advanced degree with specialization in a subject pertinent to vaccine/large molecule manufacture
Required:
- Experience with commercial processes for vaccines/large molecules is required, either in development or in technical support
- For candidates holding a BS or equivalent, a minimum of 8 years in their subject area is required.
- For candidates holding a MS or PhD, a minimum of 4 years in their subject area is required.
- Experienced in formal experimental design.
Preferred:
- Experience with the applicable methods for modeling and/or computer simulation for the scientific subject area of expertise
- The successful candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding and respect for scientific method and scientific decision-making.
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.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
MERCKHJ092017
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Chemical Engineering
Job Title:Dir, Engineering
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Other Locations: NA-US-NC-Durham
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 3
Shift (if applicable): 1st
Hazardous Materials: No
Company Trade Name:Merck
Company
Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.
We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work
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