💼 Full-Time Position

Director / Principal Scientist, Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC)

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Merck
📍 West Point, PA, United States
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Location
West Point, United States
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Posted
June 20, 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**

Join Our Company’s Manufacturing Division as a Director/ Principal Scientist, Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC). This senior leadership role is responsible for driving late-stage and commercial biologics programs, focusing on **upstream cell culture and commercialization** . The position oversees a team of scientists, leads high-impact process development, and manages technology transfer and validation activities to support licensure and commercial manufacturing. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership in process characterization, ensuring regulatory compliance, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and fostering innovation and operational excellence. Candidates should possess deep expertise in upstream biologics processing, proven experience in commercialization and scale-up, and strong leadership skills. Preferred qualifications include people management skills, hands-on experience with advanced antibody therape...