USA - Massachusetts - Boston (MA Parcel B Laboratory), United States of America
Onsite
Available
Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Principal Scientist with a strong background in Oncology drug discovery to join our Discovery Oncology team in Boston. The successful candidate will have a track record of innovative and collaborative oncology research and drug discovery, as well as experience managing other scientists. In this role, you will lead the conception, design, and execution of discovery-stage research programs and will partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to advance differentiated cancer therapies from target selection through early development. You will also manage and support lab-based direct reports in designing and executing experiments to progress discovery programs.
Responsibilities include:
Lead discovery efforts to deliver differentiated Oncology programs through effective cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across the organization
Analyze the evolving oncology treatment landscape to identify gaps, unmet medical needs, and competitive opportunities
Effectively manage and lead multiple projects, design experiments, manage resources, analyze, interpret, and present data
Manage multiple direct reports: provide scientific and technical leadership to a small, high-performing team, driving innovation, quality, and excellence in experimental design and data interpretation; foster talent growth and development
Foster a high-performance culture of collaboration, engagement, and inclusion. Establish strong relationships within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to effectively drive drug discovery initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Required Experience and Skills:
Deep expertise in tumor biology, including cancer genomics and oncogenic signaling
Extensive experience leading drug discovery programs
Broad technical expertise in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and analytical methods
Experience managing scientists and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Demonstrated ability to drive innovative research, evidenced by high-impact publications, patents, and/or successful advancement of discovery programs
Candidate should be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team environment
Proven record of innovative thinking to propose and champion new ideas and solve problems
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Hands-on experience with a broad range of therapeutic modalities
Experience in small molecule inhibitors and novel use of small molecules, including induced proximity
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Required Skills:
Cancer Biology, Cancer Genomics, Cancer Research, Drug Discovery Process, Oncology Research, People Leadership, Program Leadership, Signalling, Small Molecules, Tumor BiologyPreferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$176,200.00 - $277,300.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
Domestic/InternationalVISA Sponsorship:
YesTravel Requirements:
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06/19/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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