Job Description

Job Description

Data Systems Senior Scientist (P3), Regulated Bioanalytics, Integrated Logistics & Sample Management (ILSM)

Description

The PDMB Regulated Bioanalytics Department is seeking a Data Systems Senior Scientist to join our Integrated Logistics and Sample Management group. This role will support work across groups within the Regulated Bioanalytics Department, including work at our Company's new state-of-the-art AdVAnce GxP research facility in West Point, PA. At this new facility, we will combine the power of innovative robotics, IT platforms, and science to accelerate vaccines and enable late-stage clinical trials through the generation of timely, high-quality regulated bioanalytical data. As the AdVAnce facility will not be fully constructed and ready for occupancy until 2026, initial roles will complete training and perform work primarily at our Company's Springhouse Innovation Park facility in Lower Gwynedd Township, PA.

The primary role of the successful candidate will be to provide data management and automated solutions to support the development and implementation of tools to increase the efficiency of processes, data review, and data visualization that can be applied to increase the throughput of our Vaccines pipeline. The individual should have demonstrated experience in applying software solutions to address scientific challenges and enhance productivity.

Education Minimum Requirement

PhD in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Data Sciences, Computer Science or related area, or an MS degree with 2+ years, or BS degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Represents ILSM in early/late vaccine development teams and influences data strategies together with stakeholders

• Communicates results effectively in presentations to stakeholders in partner organizations or at external scientific meetings, to write technical reports, and to participate on cross-functional teams

• Provides scientific input of strategy, development, and validation of IT solutions for visualization tools for the review of experimental data and for IT tools used to track material through automated systems

• Designs, assesses, and implements novel approaches and technology for data management, bioanalytical systems, data insight tools, and other applications required during non-clinical and clinical bioanalytical testing.

• Benchmarks current approaches/techniques to the industry standards

• Remains current in the field and maintains an external presence in the field of data management

• Identifies opportunities for new collaborations, engages collaborators, identifies business needs and values, and proposes proper solutions

Required Experience & Skills

• Understanding of statistical methods to analyze and visualize large data sets

• Experience in algorithm development and implementation

• Experience with software visualization programs

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in areas such as discrete mathematics, constrained multi-objective optimization, dynamical modeling and simulation, machine learning, pattern recognition, data mining, and statistics

• Familiarity with computer control concepts to assist in troubleshooting and implementing computer-based lab automation and instrumentation

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaborate with stakeholders to implement data strategies that enhance efficiency

• Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment

• Working knowledge of regulatory and industry guidelines in the area of bioanalytical testing, preferably in the vaccines field

Preferred Experience & Skills

Project management skills

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The salary range for this role is

$104,200.00 - $163,900.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Algorithmic Design, Audits Compliance, Biochemical Tests, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Testing, Communication, Computer Science, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Discrete Mathematics, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Employee Training Programs, Global Communications, Management Process, Pattern Recognition, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvements, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Operations {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

10/1/2025

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Requisition ID:R365716