Merck currently has 27 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 41%, are focused on agents. Engineering is the most frequent function for these positions. The company is hiring for these roles in the United States, Czech Republic, and Singapore. Frequent technology tags include fine-tuning, RAG, and agent orchestration. In the last 30 days, Merck has posted 48 new AI roles, representing a 700% increase from the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, up 14% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $129k–$228k (avg $176k).
Merck currently has 34 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Senior Business Analyst – Automation, Analytics & AI (2), Specialist, Capability Innovation & Prototype (AI Content Delivery & Partnerships) (2), AI Developer, AI Engineer, AI Research Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering and Research.
Merck's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (38%), application (24%), data (24%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Merck is hiring AI talent in: India (11 roles), United States (7 roles), Czech Republic (7 roles), Singapore (5 roles).
Job postings at Merck most frequently reference: llm observability, model serving, fine tuning, rag, evals.
In the past 30 days, Merck has posted 48 new AI-related roles. That is a +66% change versus the prior 30 days (29 → 48).
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| Senior Scientist, Hybrid Modeler, Digital Insights, DSCS Digital Technologies Senior Scientist role focused on developing and deploying mechanistic, CFD-based, and data-driven models for sterile drug substance and drug product manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical industry. The role involves integrating physics-based models with AI/ML methods to optimize processes, de-risk scale-up, and support clinical-to-commercial transitions. Requires expertise in CFD, programming (Python, MATLAB), and data science, with a focus on applying these to pharmaceutical manufacturing challenges. | ServeData | 7 |
| Director, Cheminformatics - Modeling & Informatics Director of Cheminformatics at Merck, leading a team to drive innovation in cheminformatics and data science for drug discovery. The role involves guiding the development and application of cheminformatics capabilities, translating scientific questions into scalable data architectures and workflows, and integrating modern technologies like machine learning and AI. The candidate will manage a multi-site team, develop talent, and collaborate with stakeholders across chemistry, biology, and IT. |
| Data |
| 7 |
| Assoc. Director - Programmer (AI & Automation) (Hybrid) Associate Director role focused on overseeing clinical database activities, ensuring adherence to standards, and leading improvement initiatives including exploration of AI and automation within pharmaceutical clinical research data management. Requires strong understanding of clinical database design, EDC systems, and data management processes, with a preference for experience in technology implementation and awareness of emerging digital capabilities like AI. | — | 5 |
| Associate Principal Scientist, Data Engineer, Digital Insights, DSCS Digital Technologies Merck is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist, Data Engineer to join their Digital Insights team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines to capture, curate, and deliver experimental and process data from Sterile Product Development (SPD) teams. These pipelines will support downstream SPD digital initiatives, including mechanistic and data-driven process modeling and Bayesian optimization approaches, ultimately enabling de-risking and optimizing manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has experience in sterile drug product development and has transitioned into a data engineering or data science role, with familiarity in modeling approaches. | — | 5 |
| Director - Preclinical Development, Digital Insights (Hybrid) Seeking a Director of Digital Insights to lead a multidisciplinary team in shaping and executing high-impact digital insights capabilities that accelerate pharmaceutical development. The role involves driving strategy, delivery, and adoption of advanced data, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions, combining scientific domain fluency, digital strategy, and people leadership. | Data | 5 |
| Principal Scientist, Stat. Programming - A&R Standards, Innovation (Hybrid) This role focuses on developing and delivering standards and tools for statistical programming in drug and vaccine development, with a mention of leveraging AI where appropriate. The primary focus is on R, Python, and SAS for data analysis and reporting, adhering to clinical trial and regulatory standards. While AI tools are mentioned as a preferred skill for enhancing coding efficiency, the core responsibilities do not involve building or shipping AI models or agents. | — | 1 |
| Associate Technician, Shared Services Operations - 2nd Shift (Onsite) Associate Technician role in pharmaceutical operations supporting drug product development and GMP clinical supply of sterile dosage forms. Responsibilities include hands-on processing, equipment preparation, cleaning, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requires adherence to GMP, attention to detail, and proficiency in electronic systems. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Technician, Shared Services Operations - 2nd Shift (Onsite) Merck is seeking a Sr. Technician for Shared Services Operations in their Rahway, NJ facility. This role involves hands-on processing activities including equipment assembly, sterile processing, inventory management, aseptic formulation, and visual inspection of sterile products. The position requires adherence to GMP procedures, attention to detail, proficiency in electronic systems, and collaboration with various teams to support drug product development and clinical supply of sterile dosage forms. | — | 0 |
| Technician, Shared Services Operations - 2nd Shift (Onsite) This role is for a Technician in Pharmaceutical Operations at Merck, supporting drug product development and GMP clinical supply of sterile dosage forms. Responsibilities include hands-on processing, equipment assembly/disassembly, sterile processing, inventory management, aseptic formulation, and visual inspection of filled units. The position requires adherence to GMP procedures, attention to detail, and collaboration with various teams. | — | 0 |
| Associate Director, Associate Director, Packaging Component Engineering Associate Director for Packaging Component Engineering at Merck's human health packaging site in Wilson, NC. Responsibilities include leading packaging component engineering, supporting new product introductions, technology transfers, supplier technical oversight, quality investigations, and continuous improvement projects. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related field with significant experience in packaging operations within a GMP environment. | — | 0 |
| Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming at Merck, focusing on developing SAS programs for clinical trial data analysis, creating analysis datasets (ADaM) and summaries (TFLs) for regulatory submissions. Requires experience with SAS programming, CDISC standards, and clinical trial data analysis. | — | 0 |
| Executive Director, Statistical Programming Executive Director of Statistical Programming at Merck, leading a team responsible for foundational analysis and reporting tools for clinical trials. The role involves people management, strategic planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical development environment. | — | 0 |
| Associate Specialist, Operations This role supports manufacturing operations in a pharmaceutical setting, focusing on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and managing deviations and changes. It involves ensuring safety and quality compliance, supporting production schedules, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role requires a high school diploma and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, or a BS degree with relevant experience. It emphasizes adherence to cGMP, Lean Six Sigma, and Project Management principles. | — | 0 |
| Associate Specialist, Operations Associate Specialist in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations, focusing on continuous improvement, problem-solving, deviations, and change management within a regulated environment. Requires a High School Diploma and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. | — | 0 |
| Senior Operations Technician Senior Operations Technician at Merck responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and quality production of scheduled orders, labeling, and packaging operations. This role involves assigning tasks to operators, monitoring procedures, assisting with machine adjustments, managing materials, performing QC inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and SOPs in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Associate Technician, Operations This role is responsible for operating a laser/ink jet machine for marking livestock identification tags, labeling, and packaging products while adhering to quality and safety standards. It involves following SOPs, training new employees, recording downtime, and ensuring efficient production line operations. | — | 0 |
| Senior Scientist - Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS) Senior Scientist role in Supply Analytical Sciences focusing on analytical chemistry for commercial pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities include supporting supply, identifying and solving issues, troubleshooting test methods, ensuring GMP compliance, and understanding the regulatory environment. Requires a degree in Chemistry with significant experience, strong chemistry knowledge, problem-solving skills, and experience with common analytical techniques. | — | 0 |
| Operations Technician Operations Technician at Merck responsible for performing aseptic procedures, media preparation, cell culture work, and downstream processing in a cleanroom environment, adhering to cGMP guidelines and SOPs. | — | 0 |
| Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming This role involves leading statistical programming activities for late-stage clinical trials, developing analysis and reporting deliverables for regulatory submissions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires expertise in SAS and R programming, adherence to CDISC and ADaM standards, and experience in managing programming teams and ensuring deliverable quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. | — | 0 |
| Specialist, Technical Support (Hybrid - NJ or PA) This role is for a Specialist in Technical Support within Security Operations at Merck. The primary responsibilities include day-to-day operations of IT security platforms, acting as a liaison between security, engineering, and operations teams, correlating security incidents, and ensuring compliance with security regulations and best practices. The role requires experience with various security tools, cloud concepts (Azure AD, O365), core network services, PowerShell scripting, and endpoint/network security principles. Experience with Zero Trust principles is a must. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Scientist - Analysis and Reporting Standards, Innovation (Hybrid) This role focuses on developing and validating global programming standards for analysis and reporting deliverables in the biostatistics and research decision sciences department at Merck. It involves creating standards for ADaM datasets, efficacy and safety analysis, and reporting, as well as designing complex programming algorithms and providing technical consultation. While AI/GenAI tools are mentioned as a preferred skill for enhancing coding efficiency, the core responsibilities are centered around traditional statistical programming and data standards within a clinical trial environment. | — | 0 |
| Associate Specialist, Clinical Data Management This role focuses on clinical data management and programming within the healthcare domain, utilizing platforms like Oracle and Veeva, and external data sources. Responsibilities include designing, building, maintaining, testing, and documenting data review processes, supporting data cleaning and reporting for clinical studies, and performing ongoing support for in-life reports. The role requires technical proficiency in data management systems and programming languages, along with knowledge of SDLC, validation, and regulatory guidelines (FDA, GxP, ICH). | — | 0 |
| Sr. Specialist, Procurement System Owner This role is for a Sr. Specialist, Procurement System Owner at Merck, focused on driving SAP Ariba adoption and strengthening procurement operations. The responsibilities include managing SAP Ariba capabilities, ensuring end-to-end Source-to-Settle (S2S) orchestration, expanding platform capabilities, and leveraging SQL for data analysis and troubleshooting. The role requires strong understanding of system orchestration, data flows, and integrations between SAP Ariba, SAP ERP, and external systems. | — | 0 |
| Associate Technician, Operations Entry-level Associate Technician role in manufacturing and packaging at Merck, focusing on hands-on support of production processes, adherence to GMP, operating equipment, monitoring quality, and maintaining a clean work environment. Requires willingness to learn and follow safety/quality guidelines. | — | 0 |
| Senior Specialist, Project Management - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) - Hybrid This role is a Senior Specialist, Project Management within Merck's Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) organization, focusing on supporting drug and vaccine development from early stages through to commercialization. The position involves leading cross-functional teams, developing integrated project plans, managing schedules, identifying risks, and improving project management processes within the R&D division. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of project management experience, preferably in a scientific or applied discipline within the pharmaceutical industry. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Technician, Operations (Onsite) Operations packaging operator for clinical supplies, leading a team to execute packaging and labeling activities in a GMP regulated environment. Responsibilities include material staging, execution and documentation, visual inspection, room clearance, cleaning, and training new employees. Requires experience in GMP, leadership, and SAP. | — | 0 |
| Associate Director, IT Digital Manufacturing Operations Lead This role leads IT and OT operations for a manufacturing site, focusing on digital transformation, capital programs, and ensuring stable, compliant, and secure systems. It involves translating business strategies into IT/OT requirements and managing technology assets within the animal health sector. | — | 0 |
| Scientist, Engineering Scientist/engineer in Bioprocess Drug Substance and Commercialization group focusing on late-stage process development, technology transfer, and in-line support of biologics. Responsibilities include hands-on execution of downstream processing experiments, collaboration with commercial manufacturing, and authoring technical documents for licensure. | — | 0 |
| Associate Principal Scientist, Stat. Programming - A&R Standards, Innovation (Hybrid) This role focuses on developing and validating global programming standards for analysis and reporting in drug and vaccine development within the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences department. It requires extensive SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment and knowledge of CDISC standards. | — | 0 |
| Senior Scientist, Automation & Informatics The role focuses on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated laboratory systems for biochemical and cell-based assays in a high-throughput screening context. It involves managing instrumentation, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with scientists and engineers to implement new assays and workflows. While the role mentions assessing emerging technologies like agentic AI, its core function is laboratory automation and informatics, not direct AI/ML model development or deployment. | — | 0 |
| Associate Technician, Operations Entry-level role in manufacturing and packaging operations at Merck, focusing on hands-on support for production processes. Responsibilities include operating equipment, adhering to GMP, quality checks, cleaning, material transport, and documentation, all under the guidance of the Operations Manager. The role emphasizes learning, following safety and quality guidelines, and collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality product output. | — | 0 |
| HVAC Maintenance Technician Merck is seeking an experienced HVAC Maintenance Technician for their animal vaccine facility in Millsboro, Delaware. The role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems, ensuring operational performance and regulatory compliance. The technician will also support investigations, manage spare parts, and participate in safety initiatives and an on-call rotation. A universal refrigerant license is required. | — | 0 |
| Specialist, Manufacturing Automation Specialist, Manufacturing Automation role at Merck, focusing on providing automation system support and expertise for vaccine product manufacturing. Responsibilities include problem resolution, implementation of process control and data collection, troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. The role involves supporting automated systems, designing/implementing/testing change controls, leading investigations of automation incidents, and staying current with automation technologies. Requires BS in Engineering/Computer Science with 2 years of experience or High School Diploma with 4 years of experience in GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation. Preferred skills include expertise in DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, HMI, networking, and data analytics tools. | — | 0 |
| Associate Principal Scientist, Biomarker Discovery Automation & Engineering, Multi-omics Develops, implements, and optimizes automated systems and instrumentation for omics workflows in biomarker discovery, focusing on single-cell and spatial technologies within a healthcare/pharma research setting. | — | 0 |
| Director, Technology Risk Management This role is for a Director of Technology Risk Management at Merck, focusing on aligning cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance strategies with business objectives for Enterprise IT (EIT) supporting Global Support Functions. The individual will advise business leaders, provide risk governance for IT systems, and foster a risk-aware culture. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, risk management, governance, technical expertise in cyber resilience, and team leadership. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management, and 5+ years in a leadership role. Experience in the healthcare industry and relevant certifications are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance accountable for review and approval of documentation to support GMP clinical supply drug product manufacture, testing, release and maintenance. Performs routine audits of batch documentation, data, procedures, equipment, and systems to ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and regulations. Collaborates with Quality Program Lead to summarize results, ensure resolution of audit findings, and notify management of issues/trends. | — | 0 |
| Specialist, Engineering This role provides on-site engineering support for sterile operations within Merck's Research Labs Pharmaceutical Sciences. Responsibilities include maintaining facility, utilities, and manufacturing equipment according to GMP and Safety requirements, applying Reliability Maintenance best practices, troubleshooting equipment, supporting Quality Engineering and capital projects, and managing the validation lifecycle. The role also supports the sterile validation program, including sterilization and cleaning validation, and acts as a Subject Matter Expert for equipment used in these processes. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with at least 2 years of relevant experience is required. | — | 0 |
| Associate Specialist, Engineering This role provides on-site engineering support for sterile operations in a pharmaceutical research lab, focusing on maintaining facility, utilities, and manufacturing equipment according to GMP and Safety requirements. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, supporting quality engineering and capital projects, managing equipment changes, evaluating deviations, and supporting sterilization and cleaning validation programs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and familiarity with cGMP, sterile drug product manufacturing equipment, and CMMS. | — | 0 |
| Material Master Data Analyst (SAP / Manufacturing) The Material Master Data Analyst role at Merck focuses on managing and governing material master data within SAP and associated systems for Animal Health. This involves creating, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy of data for purchased and manufactured materials, which is critical for production costing, inventory management, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role collaborates with various departments and ensures data integrity across global systems. | — | 0 |
| Senior Study Manager, Epidemiology Operations-3 Merck is seeking a Senior Study Manager to provide operational support for epidemiology research studies. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of observational and non-interventional studies, including planning, execution, vendor management, data integrity, and publication support, all while ensuring compliance with GPP and SOPs. | — | 0 |
| Associate Principal Engineer, Drug-Device Combination Products Merck is seeking an Associate Principal Engineer for their Drug-Device Combination Products group within the Research division. This role focuses on the development, manufacturing, and assembly of medical devices and combination products, including autoinjectors, inhalers, and implants. Responsibilities include hands-on factory floor work, collaborating with suppliers, interrogating supplier processes for quality control, and supporting commercial products. The position requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with significant regulated industry experience, and skills in process development, validation, risk analysis (FMEA), automated assembly equipment design, and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Mgr, Operations Manager for HVAC operations at Merck's Rahway, NJ campus, responsible for leading a team to operate, optimize, and improve HVAC and building automation systems. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, cGMP/GxP), maintains critical environmental conditions for product and research quality, and supports 24/7 operations. Requires deep technical knowledge of HVAC and controls in a regulated environment, with leadership experience in a unionized setting. | — | 0 |
| Senior Specialist, Engineering This role is for a Senior Specialist, Engineering at Merck, focusing on supporting lyophilized vaccine manufacturing operations. The position involves providing technical guidance, implementing continuous improvement projects, managing change control documentation, supporting equipment and investigations, and ensuring compliance within a cGMP environment. The role requires a B.S. in Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in GMP functional areas, including deviation management, change control, and vaccine/biologics manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| Senior Specialist, Software Engineering, Veeva Specialist Software Engineer with experience in Veeva Vault Clinical to design, build, and support integrations, data pipelines, and reporting. Requires expertise in Veeva APIs, Vault Loader, MuleSoft, and Postman. Responsibilities include developing integrations, optimizing data workflows, creating reports, managing releases in regulated environments, and providing L2/L3 support. | — | 0 |
| Associate Scientist, Engineering Associate Scientist role in Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization at Merck, focusing on cell culture development and commercialization for late-stage biologics pipeline. Responsibilities include supporting technical strategy, process development, characterization, regulatory filings, tech transfer, and troubleshooting. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or biological field with 0-2 years of experience in mammalian cell culture operations. | — | 0 |
| Senior Technician, Maintenance Senior Maintenance Technician role at a vaccine manufacturing facility, responsible for executing shop floor operations and providing preventative/corrective maintenance on various equipment systems. This hybrid role involves both operator and maintenance duties, focusing on startup and routine operations. Key responsibilities include equipment setup, repair, overhauls, troubleshooting using PLCs, SAP transactions, new equipment installation support, and adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards. The role requires a minimum of three years of industrial maintenance experience, with preferred experience in bio-pharma. | — | 0 |
| Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming This role focuses on statistical programming within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically for Oncology therapeutic area. The responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, data stewardship, and creating modeling-ready datasets and deliverables for regulatory submissions using SAS. It requires significant expertise in SAS programming and clinical trial data. | — | 0 |
| Associate Director, External Manufacturing This role is for an Associate Director of External Manufacturing Operations within Merck's Global Pharmaceutical Organization. The primary responsibility is to manage relationships with third-party manufacturers, ensuring reliable supply of quality pharmaceutical products at competitive costs. This includes overseeing production, managing contracts, dispute resolution, and ensuring compliance and quality readiness of suppliers. The role requires significant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain operations. | — | 0 |
| Senior Technician, Quality Systems & Compliance Merck is seeking a Senior Technician for Quality Systems & Compliance in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves auditing, inspecting, and releasing incoming animal health pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biologics according to cGMP standards. Responsibilities include managing inventory, ensuring cold chain adherence, performing physical inspections, handling Notification of Events (NOE) and Product Quality Complaints, and conducting investigations and CAPAs. The candidate must have experience with cGMP/GDPs and Data Integrity requirements, along with basic knowledge of USDA, FDA, DEA, and/or EPA regulations. A BS/BA in Biology or a related science is highly preferred. | — | 0 |
| Scientist, Clinical Operations Scientist role at Merck focused on the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, requiring experience in ophthalmology/retina, project management, and clinical research regulatory requirements like GCP and ICH. | — | 0 |