$142,400 – $224,100
Listed on Merck’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads early-stage immunology drug discovery programs, designing validation strategies and directing experiments to advance therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The position suits experienced immunologists who can independently direct research and mentor teams across functional areas in a large pharmaceutical setting.
Our summary, not Merck’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
Log in to see which of these are already on your profile.
What they ask for
Required
- Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology or related biomedical science
- 5+ years of experience including drug discovery work
- Strong immunology background with knowledge of immune-mediated diseases in gastroenterology, rheumatology or dermatology
- Experience with cell culture, immune cell isolation, in vitro and ex vivo cell-based assays
- Proficiency in flow cytometry, ELISA, meso scale discovery and RT-PCR
- Data analysis using Excel, GraphPad Prism and FlowJo
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
- Ability to lead and mentor others
- Effective communication of data and strategy
Nice to have
- Experience leading cross-functional discovery programs in gastroenterology, dermatology or rheumatology for autoimmune or immune-mediated disorders
- Experience in large and small pharma contexts
- Background in translational research and biomarker discovery
- Prior experience with multiple therapeutic modalities including small molecule, peptide and biologic