Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery

Merck
Full-time Rahway, NJ other-general
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Rahway, NJ, United States

Job Description

**Job Description**

The Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery in our Research and Development Department will be responsible for identifying new molecular entities and technologies for use in animal health from our Company Laboratories or from external partners such as human pharma or biotech companies as well as academia. The successful candidate will be a key driver to advance novel targets and will lead these research programs from ideation through the early research and proof-of-concept phase up to the development stage. She/he/they will interface with researchers and senior management throughout the organization as well as external partners and operate within a matrix structure to garner resources for the necessary research work (Medicinal and Process Chemistry, in vitro Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Disease Models, Formulation Development, Safety & Toxicology). The position will report directly to the Distinguished Scientist and Global Head, our Company's Research & Dev...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Rahway, United States
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: June 22, 2026