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Director Job

Employer
Merck
Location
Rahway NJ
Closing date
May 19, 2017

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Director-CHE005214

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.


The Analytical R&D department within Merck Research Laboratories is seeking applicants for a Director position. Reporting to Executive Director of Analytical Chemistry Project Teams, the successful applicant would direct the analytical development and registration of new Merck drug products from an API perspective, and act as people manager of a group of up to 20 senior and associate level laboratory scientists that perform analytical development.

The Director would manage a portfolio of projects within the group, providing strategic scientific and regulatory oversight and resources for executing on API development plans and serving partners/customers. He/she would be accountable for the growth/career development and performance of direct reports. In addition, the director would initiate and lead initiatives related to technical and innovation strategies, compliance, and/or other business improvements

Qualifications

Education:

- B.S.OR Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Required:

- A minimum of 8 years (Ph.D.) OR a minimumf of 15 years (B.S.) of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry within chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, strong leadership/interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions are essential

Preferred:

- Understanding of internal & external regulatory landscape & impact on 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.

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


Job: Chemistry

Job Title:Dir, Chemistry

Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Hazardous Materials: Discovery & Development Compounds

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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