Posted on behalf of Jim Kennedy at Merck. Please apply via the web. Do not email replies to me.
Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. Plans, executes, and provides strategic and scientific, technical and administrative direction to highly complex research and development projects in the field of Structural Biology. Participates in program design and discusses with the Vice President the implementation of existing programs and advises him/her in the formulation and planning of new research proposals. Consults with the Vice President and advises him/her on progress and results but otherwise proceeds with independence. Plays a key role in assuring the Company's continued competitive position in Structural Biology. Directs the work of a staff of Senior Research Scientists across multiple sites and coordinates activities throughout the Research Division as appropriate. Particularly maintains close contact with those responsible for the chemical synthesis and molecular modeling of compounds, development of biochemical assays and high throughput screening PhD in Biochemistry/Biophysics and 8+ years directly relevant experience in biochemistry/biophysics research. Candidates having directly relevant experience in the drug development or providing similar guidance on large scale project developmental and organizational strategies in an academic setting preferred. Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world. We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation. To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # BIO0014--. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Our work is someone's hope. Join us. Where patients come first - Merck Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
