💼 Full-Time Position

Associate Principal Scientist, Respiratory Discovery

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Merck
📍 South San Francisco, CA, United States
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Location
South San Francisco, United States
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Job Description**

Within the Cardiometabolic Disease Discovery Biology organization, we are advancing innovative therapies for respiratory diseases, including COPD, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary vascular disease, to address significant unmet medical needs.

We are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist with strong expertise in respiratory biology and translational research to contribute to target discovery, validation, and translational biology strategy across the respiratory portfolio.

This role is suited for a highly independent scientist who can design and execute complex studies, generate high-quality scientific insights, and contribute effectively to cross-functional project teams within a matrixed drug discovery environment.m

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Contribute to target discovery and validation efforts across respiratory programs by integrating disease biology with translational insight
+ Independently design, execute, and in...