Senior Scientist, DSCS Digital Technologies–Laboratory Automation, Benchtop automation and data

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our DSCS Digital Technologies (DDT) organization within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS), located in Rahway, NJ or West Point, PA.

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader focused on innovative therapies in oncology, vaccines, and animal health. We leverage state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, plants, and offices to inspire our 69,000 employees worldwide.

In this role you will work with a team of scientists to identify, develop, and deploy digital and data‑rich technologies that improve the gathering of process, product, and analytical data for our small‑molecule, biologics, and vaccine portfolios.

• Leverage digital technologies, hardware integration, and benchtop automation to support chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) activities.
• Develop custom automation for PAT implementation, integrate analytical instruments and sensors, and build software for process and product hardware.
• Apply robotics, data‑science, and modeling to enable the next generation of pharmaceutical processes across modalities and scales.
• Collaborate across automation, data science, IT, and the CMC community to translate experimental needs into scalable digital workflows.
• Lead projects from concept to deployment, focusing on performance, reliability, and usability.
• Provide hands‑on partnership, training, and troubleshooting support to scientists using these technologies.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, or a closely related field (expected graduation by end of 2026).
• M.S. in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• B.S. in a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

• Highly motivated, technology‑centric scientist passionate about modernizing development practices across biologics, vaccines, and small‑molecule modalities.
• Background in data‑rich laboratory technologies, including PAT, benchtop automation, analytical instrumentation, hardware integration, and software enablement.
• Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and conference presentations.
• Excellent communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver complex solutions under compressed timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Team‑oriented, with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Experience with laboratory automation tools and integration of systems and hardware.
• Expertise in PAT design and deployment, including sensor integration and instrument interfacing.
• Track record in new technology research and deployment of digital, data‑rich methodologies.
• Collaborative research recognized by the scientific community.
• Evidence of cross‑functional collaboration in academic or industrial settings.
• Motivation to learn, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.

Salary range: $ – $. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights; EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to embrace diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Requisition : R403907

Job posting end date: 07/22/2026