MSD

Principal Scientist, Engineering

MSD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Join Our Team as a Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization Leader
  • Lead a team of approximately 3-5 scientists
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the US and internationally to elevate standards in biologics commercialization and manufacturing
  • Deliver robust DS strategies for successful commercialization
  • Provide technical oversight of cell culture process development and regulatory filing activities
  • Establish, manage and support CMC teams, and align resources to deliver on priorities
  • Drive project schedules, set clear priorities, and monitor performance metrics

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with sixteen (16) years of relevant industry experience.
  • OR Master's degree in chemical engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with twelve (12) years of relevant industry experience.
  • OR Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with minimum eight (8) years or relevant industry experience.
  • Proven leadership of cross-functional teams in biologics development & commercialization
  • Deep expertise in cell culture commercialization and manufacturing operations
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements
  • Ability to lead without authority, build trust, and inspire accountability
  • Skilled in risk management, team facilitation, and strategic planning
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
  • retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cell culture process developmentbiologics commercializationmanufacturing operationsregulatory filing activitiesproject managementrisk managementstrategic planning
Soft Skills
leadershipteam facilitationbuilding trustinspiring accountability