Job Description

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

We are currently looking for an experienced Associate Principal Scientist, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) to be based in our new office in Zürich.

Under direction from Director/Executive Director, the Associate Principal Scientist is responsible for implementing Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) regulatory strategies for our organization's biologics product franchises in accordance with domestic and international regulations and guidance. The Associate Principal Scientist is responsible for the preparation and submission of CMC sections for commercial or new biologics products. The Associate Principal Scientist will assist in or be part of team that is responsible for development and the implementation of internal regulatory strategies and provides mentoring and coaching to Senior Scientist or Scientist in support of their assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

Participation in the authorization process to prioritize submissions.

In depth knowledge of global CMC guidelines including but not limited to clinical submissions (IND/IMPD), marketing application (original and supplemental), and/or post approval changes and variations.

Completion of detailed, global regulatory assessments according to existing global guidelines and policies and defined timelines.

Development and execution of detailed, global regulatory strategies for submission and approval of INDs, BLAs or post approval change documentation according to defined timelines.

Careful planning, tracking and communicating regarding submissions and approvals to support continued product supply.

Lead authoring of clear, concise and effective submissions according to defined timelines.

Collaborate with partner groups in the authoring and reviewing process to ensure compliance, scientific excellence, accuracy and completeness of submissions.

Resolve project issues through collaboration with the team and escalation to the CMC leadership team as appropriate.

Participation in early and late development programs, as well as departmental and cross-functional efforts to improve CMC content or processes may also be required, as needed.

Your Profile:

Bachelor in a science, engineering, or a related field such as Pharmacy, Chemical or Biological Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry.

Advanced degree would be strongly preferred.

A minimum five years of Industrial/regulatory experience in biologics research, development and/or manufacturing.

Fluency in English (oral and written).

Prior Biologics clinical submissions, marketing applications or post approval changes / variations filing experience.

Demonstrated sound understanding of related fields (e.g., manufacturing, process development, analytical, quality assurance) and the ability to be creative and imaginative in the approach to new and diverse problem solving.

Proven experience in critically reviewing detailed scientific information and assessing whether technical arguments are presented clearly, and conclusions are adequately supported by data.

Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills in multicultural settings and ability to communicate complex issues in a succinct and logical manner.

Demonstrated effective leadership, project management, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.

Experience with clinical submissions, or post approval changes in Biologics and experience in Device Development or Vaccines is a plus.

Our Regulatory Affairs team bring new medical advancements to the world by facilitating communications and procedures that allow swift, organized compliance across regulatory agencies. We are an international network on the leading-edge of healthcare breakthroughs that help provide new, reliable, and compliant medical products, practices and solutions to the world.

THE COMPANY

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility,

Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations

(Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at

accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our

mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s

commitment to our employees and the community around us.

The recently opened new location in Zurich focuses on accelerating research, data and commercialization of our medicines

and vaccines. The new office will be staffed by teams working in strategic and operational roles in medical affairs, clinical

development, access and marketing operations functions. 

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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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:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

02/19/2025

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Requisition ID:R332657