Merck & Co, Inc

Associate Principal Scientist, Global Vaccines Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control

Merck & Co, Inc • $142K — $224K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry or up to 3 years in managing CMC regulatory submissions.
  • Experience with Veeva platform is a plus.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of related fields like manufacturing and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of regulatory strategies for global pharmaceutical products.
  • Execute regulatory strategies through authoring and reviewing CMC submission documentation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Identify potential regulatory risks and suggest effective mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure delivery of regulatory milestones throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allows flexibility in work environment.
  • No travel requirements, making for a stable work-life balance.
Full Job Description

Job Description

This Role is responsible for developing and implementing Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control regulatory strategies for assigned pharmaceutical products in accordance with global regulations, guidances and defined regulatory strategies, in addition to the preparation and review of information required for development of regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control dossiers for commercial products.


Regulatory Responsibilities:


 Lead global product and project regulatory strategies by identifying global regulatory requirements and critically evaluating supporting documentation to assess acceptability and identify potential risks.

 Execute regulatory strategies by leading the development, authoring and review of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control submission components and documentation to support approval supplements/variations, Drug Master Files, New Drug Application/Biologics License Application/Marketing Authorization Application, Annual Reports, Commitment and responses to health authority questions

 Liaise with global Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control, Manufacturing Division and external partners including Contract Manufacturing Organizations to support compliant execution of change management and conduct all activities with an unwavering focus on regulatory conformance.

 Assess and communicate potential regulatory risks and propose mitigation strategies.

 Deliver all regulatory milestones for assigned products across the product lifecycle





Technical Skills:


 Experience in reviewing scientific information to assess technical merits and suitability of scientific rationale to ensure information is presented clearly and conclusions are adequately supported by data.

 Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate issues in a succinct and logical manner. Strong listening skills.

 Demonstrated understanding of related fields (e.g., manufacturing, analytical testing, and quality assurance).

 Proficient computer skills and previously demonstrated ability to operate in electronic document based GMP systems including Veeva.

Leadership Skills:

 Demonstrated ability to generate innovative solutions to problems and effectively work with and communicate to key stakeholders.

 Demonstrated flexibility in responding to changing priorities or dealing with unexpected events.

 Capability to handle multiple priorities and balance work to achieve business goals.

 Demonstrated effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills



Qualifications & Skills:

 Bachelor's in science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required). Fields of study include Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry

 Preferred: At least 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience, or up to 3 years' experience in managing Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control Regulatory submissions for small molecules/vaccines/biologics. Experience in Veeva.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Biologics License Application (BLA), Cross-Cultural Awareness, Detail-Oriented, Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD), Employee Training Programs, International Regulatory Compliance, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory CMC, Regulatory Strategy Development, Regulatory Submissions, Regulatory Writing, Strategic Thinking, Technical Writing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/9/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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68,000 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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