Senior Scientist, Engineering

MSD

Closes in 3 days Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Rahway, NJ
Salary
$117,000–$184,200 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jun 23, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $151k
$105k most similar roles pay here $232k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $153,900–$213,906 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $184k 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 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $142,400–$224,100 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Scientist, Engineering

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Join our dynamic team as a Senior Scientist in Cell Culture Sciences for biologics drug substance commercialization, where you will lead technical strategy and oversight of cell culture process development and regulatory filings. With expertise in mammalian cell culture processing and large molecule products, you’ll support DS commercialization, process characterization, control strategy development, tech transfer, validation, and health authority licensure. Key responsibilities include providing technical direction through cross-functional partnerships, mentoring a team of scientists, and ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in biomanufacturing, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, along with a background in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or Biological Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to shape global standards in biologics commercialization and manufacturing.

Skills

Mammalian Cell Culture cGMP Regulations Biomanufacturing Process Validation Risk Analysis Chromatographic Techniques Design of Experiments (DOE) Process Optimization Process Scale Up Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Cross-Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Communications Cell Cultures Bioreactors Clinical Judgment Process Design Risk Assessments Risk Control Assessment

What you'll do

  • Provide technical oversight for cell culture process development and regulatory filings.
  • Develop robust strategies for commercializing biologics drug substances.
  • Mentor a team of scientists specializing in biologics commercialization.
  • Support process characterization, validation, and tech transfer to manufacturing sites.
  • Remove roadblocks and resolve conflicts within cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Expertise in cell culture commercialization and manufacturing operations.
  • Experience in independently conducting and directing all stages of cell culture process development.
  • Fundamental knowledge of mammalian cell culture processing for biologics.
  • Ability to support regulatory filings (IND, MAA, BLA) and inspections with agencies like FDA, EMA.
  • Strong leadership skills to mentor a team of scientists specializing in biologics commercialization.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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