Work Your Magic with us!  

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

 

Your role:

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to lead our Novel Analytical Technologies team within the Analytical Development department. In this role, you will spearhead the identification, evaluation, and conduct feasibility studies of cutting-edge analytical technologies that drive innovation and efficiency across our processes.

As Head of “Novel Analytical Technologies” you will collaborate within cross-functional teams to bridge the gap between analytical science and operational execution, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. In this respect, advancing the implementation of process analytical technologies (PAT) in our GMP pilot plant facility will be an essential objective of your work. You are open for new analytical and data-driven approaches, and you will maintain a strong network in Merck’s internal and external analytical scientific community. Last but not least, you enjoy driving the cultural and operational changes required for the introduction of novel technologies.

 

Who you are:

Chemist, Pharmacist or equivalent by training, profound scientific understanding (preferred Doctorate in analytical or pharmaceutical sciences or comparable area)Minimum 3 years pharma / life science industry experienceIn depth knowledge of relevant analytical technologies for drug substance and drug product characterizationDemonstrated knowledge of Process Analytical Technologies: inline /online analytical methods, chemometrics and / or multivariate statistical analysisKnowledge of the drug development process and pharmaceutical regulationsCurious and open minded with active participation in an analytical scientific network, staying connected with industry trends and advancementsStrong communication, project management & presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences

 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!