# Sr. Principal Scientist (Sr. Director) - Regulatory Liaison

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/160ede27-0ec0-4081-9bea-ffa5bda83e4b

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 190800 – 300300 USD per year

## Summary

A senior regulatory leadership role managing global approval strategies for cardiovascular and metabolic drugs from development through market launch. This suits experienced regulatory scientists who have led complex submissions with multiple indications and want to shape product strategy while working directly with FDA and international health authorities.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Drug Development, Regulatory Compliance

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field with 10+ years drug development experience (majority in regulatory affairs), or Master's with 10+ years drug development (majority regulatory affairs), or MD with 7+ years drug development (5+ in regulatory affairs), or PhD/PharmD with 7+ years drug development (5+ in regulatory affairs)
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight
- Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building experience

## Nice to have

- Substantial cardiovascular, renal, or respiratory program experience including pediatric and orphan drugs
- Experience with both small and large molecule programs
- Regulatory affairs experience in EU, China, or Japan
- Prior Global Regulatory Lead oversight of IND/CTA and NDA/BLA submissions
- Knowledge of device platforms (inhalers, auto-injectors, pre-filled syringes)
- Proficiency with AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT)

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---New-Jersey---Rahway/Sr-Principal-Scientist--Sr-Director----Regulatory-Liaison_R404833-2