PHARMAFull-time
Upstream Field Application Scientist
By Admin · Research & Development (Lab & Science)
MUMBAI (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 10/6/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONMERCKScience and Technology; Pharmaceuticals and Life Science
ROLE OVERVIEW
Merck is hiring an Upstream Field Application Scientist in Mumbai to provide technical expertise and customer support for upstream bioprocessing and biomanufacturing solutions. The role focuses on process development, scale-up, implementation studies, technical training and customer engagement across process materials, cell culture and upstream platform solutions.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Provide technical expertise for upstream process development and biomanufacturing
- •design and validate process development, scale-up and implementation studies
- •apply scientific methods and experimental design to customer challenges
- •prepare technical reports, presentations, training and customer-facing materials
- •deliver upstream bioprocess training
- •provide technical consultation and best-practice recommendations
- •collaborate with sales, account management, franchise and R&D teams
- •resolve technical issues during evaluation, adaptation, scale-up and implementation
- •identify opportunities using sales effectiveness tools
- •support M Lab Collaboration Center activities
Reporting Hierarchy: The role works as part of the Customer Application team within Process Solutions and collaborates with sales development experts, account managers, franchise, R&D and other internal stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S., M.S. or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related science or engineering discipline
- 6+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical technical roles involving upstream bioprocesses
- extensive upstream bioprocess knowledge and experience across lab, pilot and/or manufacturing-scale environments
- ability to analyze data and use design of experiments
- strong written and oral communication
- ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, multicultural matrix environment
- English fluency and local-language fluency where applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Technical mastery in upstream bioprocesses
- •hands-on experience with upstream cell line, media and process development, scale-up and implementation studies
- •commercially aware understanding of market needs, processes and technical-to-business impact
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Upstream bioprocess development
Biomanufacturing
Cell line development
Media development
Process development
Scale-up
Implementation studies
Experimental design
Data analysis
Technical training
Customer consultation
Technical troubleshooting
Stakeholder management
Sales effectiveness tools
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Merck is a science and technology company operating across Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics.
INDUSTRY: Science and Technology; Pharmaceuticals and Life Science
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
The role includes opportunities to contribute to technical programs, seminars, case studies, innovation roadmaps and customer and internal training activities.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Candidates should highlight 6+ years of upstream bioprocess experience and hands-on work across cell line, media, process development, scale-up or implementation. Applications should also emphasize experience with experimental design, data analysis, customer-facing technical communication, training and cross-functional stakeholder management.
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