Distinguished Scientist, Vaccines & Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D
Merck • West Point, PA • Posted July 06, 2026
About the Role
**Job Description**
**Shape the Future of Vaccine Innovation**
We are seeking an internationally recognized scientific leader to join our Vaccines & Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D (VAX PR&D) organization as a **Distinguished Scientist (Executive Director equivalent)** . This is a unique opportunity to drive scientific strategy, advance breakthrough vaccine technologies, and influence the development and commercialization of life-saving medicines that improve global health.
As a key member of the VAX PR&D Leadership Team, you will help define the future of vaccine drug substance development and manufacturing across a diverse and innovative portfolio, spanning established and emerging modalities including protein subunits, polysaccharide conjugates, viral vectors, VLPs, RNA platforms, and beyond.
Our department is responsible for the process development and clinical manufacturing of drug substances and adjuvant bulk across the entire vaccine pip...
**Shape the Future of Vaccine Innovation**
We are seeking an internationally recognized scientific leader to join our Vaccines & Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D (VAX PR&D) organization as a **Distinguished Scientist (Executive Director equivalent)** . This is a unique opportunity to drive scientific strategy, advance breakthrough vaccine technologies, and influence the development and commercialization of life-saving medicines that improve global health.
As a key member of the VAX PR&D Leadership Team, you will help define the future of vaccine drug substance development and manufacturing across a diverse and innovative portfolio, spanning established and emerging modalities including protein subunits, polysaccharide conjugates, viral vectors, VLPs, RNA platforms, and beyond.
Our department is responsible for the process development and clinical manufacturing of drug substances and adjuvant bulk across the entire vaccine pip...