Associate Principal Scientist, Engineering

MSD

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: West Point
Salary: $142,400–$224,100 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Jun 26, 2026
Nearby: 63 roles within 25 mi

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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

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TL;DR · Associate Principal Scientist, Engineering

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The Associate Principal Scientist role within Our Company’s Manufacturing Division, specifically the Sterile Drug Product Commercialization group, involves leading biologics drug product development and commercialization activities. This senior-level position focuses on process characterization, scale-up, transfer, and validation for late-stage programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving technical and business process improvements. Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, executing process performance qualification studies, and authoring regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biologics manufacturing, technology transfer, and optimization at pilot and commercial scales, along with a strong background in sterile drug product fill-finish processes. Proficiency in statistical methods, data analytics, and digital applications is preferred, as well as expertise in cGMPs and ICH Quality norms. This role demands adaptability, mentorship skills, and the ability to foster innovation within a high-performance team environment.

Skills

Python R SPC MVA PAT DOE ICH_Quality_Norms cGMPs Data_Analytics Computer_Modeling 3-D_Printing Terraform AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

Leads and manages biologics drug product activities through filing and Process Performance Qualification.
Ensures commercialization programs meet scientific, quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.
Develops process and product development plans for innovative products.
Designs and executes drug product development and commercialization studies at various scales.
Innovates best practices for commercial site tech transfer and facility fit.

What we're looking for

B.S. or higher in chemical/biochemical engineering, bioengineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, microbiology with 4+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in drug product process development, optimization, and characterization for biologics.
Expertise in sterile drug product fill finish manufacturing processes at large molecule scales.
Proven ability to manage technology transfer and scale-up of processes from pilot to commercial scales.
Strong oral and written communication skills for articulating complex technical concepts in multi-disciplinary teams.

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