Job Description

The Senior Principal Scientist of Early Program Monitoring & Due Diligence will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating diverse activities between various device development, discovery, and formulation development teams. This involves managing a small team of engineers and participating in critical early-phase program direction setting for the delivery device of drug candidates advancing through the pipeline. In addition, this position will participate as device SME in due diligence assessments of prospective drug candidates entering from licensing and acquisition channels. The successful candidate will adeptly handle the following:

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Interface Management :

• Manage a small team of engineers to serve as interfaces between the delivery device development team and upstream drug and formulation development teams.

• Engage with early-phase and pre-clinical drug candidates, conduct initial device-ability assessments, and perform platform fit/suitability assessments.

• Evaluate delivery device technology, including freedom to operate (FTO) and intellectual property (IP) considerations in collaboration with the Legal department.

• Direct the team to establish the business case justifying full device development and clear target product profile (TPP) elements.

• Construct initial overall development strategies, timelines, and transition plans into fully commissioned Device Development Working Groups.

• Establish resource plans and monitor lifecycle management opportunities for assets currently in development.

Business Development and Due Diligence :

• Serve on Business Development and Licensing (BD&L) due diligence assessments for assets and acquisition targets under consideration.

• Manage team members conducting similar due diligence activities.

Collaboration and Partnerships :

• Collaborate effectively with downstream Device Development and Technology groups to ensure efficient and seamless product and knowledge transfer.

• Collaborate with clinical and marketing colleagues to design product profiles for prospective drug candidates, ensuring alignment with the broader product development and commercialization strategies.

Strategic Planning and Execution :

• Provide strategic leadership in the development of medical devices and drug-device combination products, aligning with the company's overall business strategies and goals.

• Drive the development and implementation of strategies for product development, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 15 year's experience leading drug-device combination product and/or formulation development within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

• In-depth understanding of early-phase drug development, including formulation science, preclinical and clinical research.

• In-depth knowledge of medical device development, regulatory requirements, and quality standards, with a proven track record of successfully bringing medical devices and drug-device combination products to market.

• Experience in business development, due diligence assessments, and strategic partnerships in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

• Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse functional areas and external partners.

• Degree(s) in relevant scientific, engineering, and business discipline

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$164,800.00 - $259,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/16/2024

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Requisition ID: R324161