Asso. Manager, MCICC

<p style="text-align:left">Job Description</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><ul><li><p><b><span style="font-size:14px"> Duties and Responsibilities</span></b></p></li><li><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Target and program evaluation:</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Conduct literature and data reviews to identify and prioritize disease-relevant targets and mechanisms of action.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Assess scientific rationale, competitive landscape, and translational feasibility for potential internal and collaborative programs.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Experimental design and hypothesis testing:</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Design and refine in vitro and in vivo study plans to evaluate targets, pathways, biomarkers, and candidate agents.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Define success criteria, controls, endpoints, and statistical considerations appropriate to each study.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">External study execution and data tracking:</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Partner with CROs to execute assays and models; provide protocols, monitor progress, ensure data quality, and manage timelines and budgets.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Initiate and manage third-party validation of key findings to de-risk collaborations.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Data interpretation and decision support:</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Analyze and integrate datasets across experiments; summarize findings, visualize results, and develop evidence-based recommendations.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Prepare concise reports and presentations for internal reviews and governance milestones.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size:14px">D. </span></b></p></li></ul></li><li><p><b><span style="font-size:14px">Key Requirements</span></b></p></li><li><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Ph.D. in biology, molecular/cellular biology, pharmacology, immunology, oncology, neuroscience, or a related field.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Demonstrated research experience in disease biology, target identification/validation, or experimental therapeutics (industry experience optional but welcome).</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Proficiency in experimental design, assay development, and data interpretation in disease-relevant in vitro and/or in vivo models; familiarity with translational models preferred.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Experience with experimental drug evaluation, combination strategy exploration, and CRO collaboration/management is a plus.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px">Other Requirements</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Chinese and English.</span> <span style="font-size:14px">Fast learner with the ability to adapt to diverse project needs and operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment.</span></p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p>Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Assay, Assay Development, Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Bioanalytical Method Development, Bioanalytical Techniques, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell-Based Assays, Clinical Judgment, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Flow Cytometry, Immunoassays, Immunochemistry, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroanatomy, Oncology, Pharmacokinetics, Physiology, Project Reviews, Research Proposal Development {+ 4 more}<p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Employees apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Contingent Workers apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br />Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. 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