Associate Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology

Company: Merck & Co., Inc.
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

The Cardio-metabolic Disease therapeutic area within Discovery Research at our Company is seeking to recruit an Associate Principal Scientist that is highly motivated and with a track record of experience in identifying, validating and advancing drug targets to treat cardiometabolic and chronic inflammatory diseases. The location will be the preclinical research laboratories at our new state of the art facility in the South San Francisco Bay Area, where you will be able to participate in a vibrant culture connecting world leading academic and biotech research centers. Beyond local connections, you will also be able to supplement your research activities by taking advantage of the technologies and capabilities of our Company's network of sites.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate is expected to show a high degree of independence to conduct experiments in the laboratory and provide scientific and strategic input into the target portfolio, preclinical animal models and their in vivo applications supporting the programs.

• The individual will be expected to champion and launch new initiatives and drive innovation.

• The individual may also lead Discovery programs up to entry into preclinical development and participate on early and late development teams, informing on preclinical studies to support product development.

• The individual should be highly self-motivated, possess strong in vivo experimental and technical skills, have strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to work productively in a collaborative and cross functional team environment within and outside of our Research & Development Division.

• Relevant areas of training may include one or more of the following: metabolism, signaling transduction, immunology and pharmacology.

Education:

• PhD degree in biomedical research or related discipline.

Required Experience:

• Postdoctoral training and minimum 3 years additional work experience required.

• Experience in one or more of the following disease areas; cardiometabolic diseases, chronic inflammation and fibrosis

• Demonstrate aptitude for independent research, including disease model development and in vivo characterization of pharmacological agents

• Ability to present clear and compelling scientific case

Preferred Experience:

• Skilled in genetic and induced rodent disease model development and their application in novel target and pharmaceutical agent validation.

• Working experience in metabolic and inflammatory pathways.

• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

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., Kenilworth, 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

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

Invent. Impact. Inspire.

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.

Residents of Colorado

Click here to request this role's pay range.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:

EEOC Poster

EEOC GINA Supplement

OFCCP EEO Supplement

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.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

Keywords: Merck & Co., Inc., South San Francisco , Associate Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Other , South San Francisco, California