Catalysis Lead Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- Rahway NJ
- Closing date
- Nov 17, 2016
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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Job Details
Catalysis Lead-CHE005011
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 Catalysis Lead, Process Research & Development, is responsible for managing the implementation of novel catalytic chemistry and processing technologies to ensure the design and development of robust, sustainable and efficient Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing processes.
The Catalysis Lead reports to the Executive Director, Process Research & Development in the Merck Research Laboratories organization. This role requires laboratory chemistry execution using high throughput experimentation and analysis tools in addition to direct supervision of approximately 5 scientists who work closely within multidisciplinary teams comprised of chemical engineers, analytical chemists and synthetic organic chemists. The Catalysis Lead is responsible advancing an internal culture of scientific excellence, identifying emerging trends and in many cases defining the field based on fundamental mechanistic principles. The Catalysis lead ensures that predictive chemistry platforms are routinely used in reaction design and optimization.
Critical tasks involve enabling new chemical transformations and influencing route design. The team managed by the role also supports API campaigns at lab, pilot and manufacturing scale. Proactive resource planning, project prioritization , risk assessment strategies and budget management are necessary.
The incumbent is responsible for the recruiting, appraisal and development of personnel under his/her supervision. The Catalysis Lead selects, trains, and recommends transfers, merit increases, promotions, and closures of personnel under his/her direction within the framework of Company policy.
The Catalysis Lead recommends, and maintains external contracts for Process Research & Development, including collaborations, grants, fellowships, and consultants in expressed fields of activity. Interaction with the international academic community is expected.
Qualifications
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field is required
Required Experience and Skills:
- A minimum of 4 years drug development experience.
- Demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional groups.
- Track record and commitment to employee development/retention.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- An understanding of preclinical and clinical development.
- Strength in delivering results on firm deadlines.
- Internationally recognized in academia and industry with a demonstrated history of high impact publications and invited presentations.
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.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Chemistry
Job Title:Prin. Scientist, Chemistry
Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Hazardous Materials: lab Chemistry role
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.
The Catalysis Lead, Process Research & Development, is responsible for managing the implementation of novel catalytic chemistry and processing technologies to ensure the design and development of robust, sustainable and efficient Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing processes.
The Catalysis Lead reports to the Executive Director, Process Research & Development in the Merck Research Laboratories organization. This role requires laboratory chemistry execution using high throughput experimentation and analysis tools in addition to direct supervision of approximately 5 scientists who work closely within multidisciplinary teams comprised of chemical engineers, analytical chemists and synthetic organic chemists. The Catalysis Lead is responsible advancing an internal culture of scientific excellence, identifying emerging trends and in many cases defining the field based on fundamental mechanistic principles. The Catalysis lead ensures that predictive chemistry platforms are routinely used in reaction design and optimization.
Critical tasks involve enabling new chemical transformations and influencing route design. The team managed by the role also supports API campaigns at lab, pilot and manufacturing scale. Proactive resource planning, project prioritization , risk assessment strategies and budget management are necessary.
The incumbent is responsible for the recruiting, appraisal and development of personnel under his/her supervision. The Catalysis Lead selects, trains, and recommends transfers, merit increases, promotions, and closures of personnel under his/her direction within the framework of Company policy.
The Catalysis Lead recommends, and maintains external contracts for Process Research & Development, including collaborations, grants, fellowships, and consultants in expressed fields of activity. Interaction with the international academic community is expected.
Qualifications
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field is required
Required Experience and Skills:
- A minimum of 4 years drug development experience.
- Demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional groups.
- Track record and commitment to employee development/retention.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- An understanding of preclinical and clinical development.
- Strength in delivering results on firm deadlines.
- Internationally recognized in academia and industry with a demonstrated history of high impact publications and invited presentations.
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.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Chemistry
Job Title:Prin. Scientist, Chemistry
Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Hazardous Materials: lab Chemistry role
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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