# Principal Scientist, Regulatory Liaison

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5102c9f1-e9dc-4517-871f-9d9c70646c94

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 173200 – 272600 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads global regulatory strategy for vaccine and infectious disease products, serving as the primary regulatory contact between the company, FDA, and international agencies throughout drug development and commercialization. It suits experienced scientists with strong command of pharmaceutical regulation and the ability to work independently on complex, multi-indication programs.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Cross-functional Collaboration, Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance

## Required

- M.D. with 3+ years drug development or clinical experience, or Ph.D. with 5+ years drug development experience, or M.S. with 7+ years drug development or clinical experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong scientific and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day manager direction
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects

## Nice to have

- Substantial experience in regulatory affairs
- Therapeutic area experience in vaccines or infectious diseases
- Experience with antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral agents

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---Pennsylvania---North-Wales-Upper-Gwynedd/Prin-Scientist--Regulatory-Liaison_R408715