Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.
Our company is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Executive Director of Infectious Disease research, reporting directly to the Vice President of Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research . This position is a senior role, responsible for leading the Infectious Disease research group and leading to strategically shape our discovery pipeline. It will require an excellent understanding of the competitive landscape, target/pathogen selection and portfolio management. The position requires someone with prior experience in the discovery process inventing and developing novel antiviral and antibacterial agents.
The Executive Director will shape and implement our infectious disease strategy and work collaboratively with programmatic, functional, and cross-division partners to achieve results. They will be a key interface with other drug discovery and development scientists as well as stakeholders across the organization from CMC, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and analytical for the tech transfer and development of new products and functions within our company as well as with external academic and industrial partners. The successful applicant will have a track record in the discovery of multiple infectious disease candidates and a holistic understanding of advancing candidates from target identification through to product launch.
In this role you will also supervise teams of scientists on multiple projects. The candidate must have strong people management skills and excel in creating high performing teams in leading the conduct of scientific research, from the laboratory through to commercialization; translating breakthroughs in fundamental science to afford world class human health products. Excellent communication skills will be required to socialize our strategy and vision to senior stakeholders across the enterprise.
We recognize that the diversity in our team is our strength and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Successful candidates must demonstrate inclusive behaviors in working with a diverse group of scientists to drive our core mission.
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Education Minimum Requirements:
Required Experience and Skills:
Preferred Experience and Skills:
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.-
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.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic/International
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Requisition ID:R240051
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