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About the Role

We are seeking a Discovery Program Leader (DPL) to represent Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) on discovery research teams, focusing on immunology and oncology. This role requires leadership, collaboration, and independence to discover novel medicines. The DPL defines and oversees the NDS strategy from Target Identification through to the approval of First-In-Human enabling GLP toxicity studies, including risk assessments and de-risking strategies. The role also involves collaborating with NDS staff to execute studies and potentially leading early development teams.

Responsibilities

Represent NDS on discovery teams and participate in therapeutic area discovery governance committee reviews.
Promote and facilitate creative thinking from target identification/validation through lead optimization in various therapeutic areas.
Act as a "drug creator" and promoter of innovative thinking, influencing cross-site and functional groups.
Identify and assess potential risks associated with therapeutic targets or development candidates.
Lead early development teams, informing on preclinical studies to support product development.

Requirements

PhD in a relevant field, DVM, MD degree or equivalent.
Minimum 8+ years of demonstrated pharmaceutical industry experience as a non-clinical safety scientist or representative to cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to navigate cross-functional lines and drive team decision-making in a matrix structure.
Highly dedicated, motivated, resilient, and flexible with creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent team player capable of collaborating with diverse team members.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships.
Excellent communicator who knows when and how to speak up and raise issues appropriately.

Skills

Clinical Safety
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Good Lab Practices
Immuno-Oncology
Innovative Thinking
Matrix Management
Quality by Design
Regulatory Filings
Regulatory Submissions
Safety Management
Strategic Thinking
Technology Transfer
Toxicology
Biopharmaceutical development
Small molecule pharmaceutical development
Regulatory submissions and responses

Location

Rahway, NJ, USA

Work Type

Hybrid
Regular
Domestic Relocation
10% Travel

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Salary/Compensations

$176,200.00 - $277,300.00

Benefits

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

About the Company

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA.
Committed to inclusion, ensuring candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.
Encourages colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.
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.