This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$177,250–$264,000
— the shaded band above.
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$223k
versus about
$221k
for comparable roles.
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About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
MSD currently has
15 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$184,200
across 15 roles with salary data.
Director/Principal Scientist, Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization joins the Manufacturing Division’s Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization team to lead late-stage and commercial biologics programs. This senior leadership role focuses on upstream cell culture, where the individual will oversee a team of scientists to drive process development, characterization, and validation activities essential for licensure and manufacturing. The candidate will manage technology transfers to internal and external sites, author regulatory documentation, and oversee scale-up efforts for complex modalities like multi-specific antibody therapeutics. Key technical requirements include expertise in cell culture process development, cGMPs, and analytical methods, alongside skills in lean leadership and operational excellence. The role solves critical manufacturing challenges by ensuring robust process characterization and seamless transition from clinical stages to commercial supply while fostering innovation within the upstream drug substance production environment.
AI
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Data Science
Laboratory Automation
Digital Twin
Advanced Analytics
Cloud Computing
Process Modeling
Predictive Analytics
Advanced Process Control
Data Engineering
Data Governance
High-Throughput Experimentation
Knowledge Management
Digital Transformation
Remote (West Point, PA)8 days ago
$117,000–$184,200
Biologics
Cell Culture
cGMP
Process Development
Upstream Processing
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Technology Transfer
Mammalian Cell Culture
Chromatographic Techniques
Quality by Design (QbD)
Lean Six Sigma
Regulatory Submissions
IND
MAA
BLA
Statistical Data Analysis
Remote (West Point, PA)+19 days ago
$117,000–$184,200
Bioprocess Engineering
cGMP
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Process Development
process scale up
Technology Transfer
Chromatographic Techniques
Bioreactors
Process Validation
Technical Writing
Remote (Wilmington, DE)17 days ago
$173,200–$272,600
cGMP
Process Engineering
Technology Transfer
Validation
Kaizen
Lean Six Sigma
HAZOP
Root Cause Analysis
CAPA
Change Management
New Product Introduction
Antibody Drug Conjugates