Relying on in vitro biology lab bench experience, partner with pharmacologists from QB and scientists from other discovery functions to define and challenge resource demands and support the continued build of strategies, workflows, and capability builds at strategic CRO partners to support screening and external reagent generation in a rapidly changing environment Provide tactical and scientific support to transfer in vitro pharmacology/biology screening funnels, assays, technology, and processes in alignment with the unified screening strategy shared between ExQB, External Discovery Chemistry and DMPK outsourcing teams to maintain and improve Design, Make, Test, Analyze (DMTA) cycle time Plan and participate in partner site visits to evaluate in vitro biology workflows, practices, capabilities, safety procedures and compliance standards, as well as build and optimize workflows to complement internal company processes, including working with our company's IT to enable data transfer

• Oversee partner scientific workflows, and together with Discovery Operations team and procurement, manage the business relationship between our company and CROs through various governance meetings, processes, and performance feedback
• Work closely with Procurement and Business Development & Licensing teams to support business sourcing management and licensing needs by scientifically representing in vitro biology sourcing needs
• Routinely gather, categorize, and translate external resource demand across in vitro biology disciplines and share with Finance and Discovery Operations to manage and update spend forecasts

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

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced in vitro biology bench scientist and team player with experience supporting collaborations across a broad range of discovery biology disciplines
• While this is not a lab-based position, this role requires substantial bench-level experience and expertise in in vitro biology/pharmacology

Lab-based expertise in applying plate-based In Vitro pharmacology principles and best practices across multiple disease areas with experience in designing, interpreting, and troubleshooting studies, as well as significant experience in performing automated plate-based assays for DMTA/SAR support in a time-critical fashion is needed Working understanding of global pharmaceutical and CRO industries with a solid understanding of drug discovery, as well understanding pharmacology’s role within drug discovery

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, as well as ability to network, apply soft skills, operate in the ‘grey space’, and apply excellent interpersonal skills are crucial to success in this role

As such, a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Biology, In Vitro Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant industry lab experience, a Master's Degree (MA/MBA/MS) with 6+ years of relevant industry lab experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of relevant industry lab experience is required Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Assay, Assay Development, Biochemical Assays, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Detail-Oriented, Drug Discovery Process, Ethical Compliance, High-Throughput Screening, Innovation, In Vitro Pharmacology, In Vitro Research, In Vitro Studies, Leadership, Mammalian Cell Culture, Managing Ambiguity, Molecular Biology, Professional Networking, Protein Expression, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more}

$144,800.00 - $227,900.00 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