Technical Application - Expert

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your Role:

As part of the Process Solutions commercial organization, you are a member of the APeC Customer Applications (CA) Upstream team APeC, responsible for technical application support and business development activities. You will cover India, with the final territory scope to be confirmed based on

regional priorities. You will leverage your upstream process expertise and strategic insights to:

• Support commercial teams in identifying, qualifying, and winning new opportunities, with a focus on regional priority customers and projects.
• Partner closely with Sales, MSAT, and Franchise teams to design integrated solutions and value propositions tailored to local market needs.
• Drive adoption of Merck’s upstream technologies (e.g., CHOZN cell line, cell culture media, USP chemicals, Liquid buffers and process intensification tools) by translating technical advantages into business value.
• Represent the technical voice of APeC customers in global discussions, ensuring regional perspectives are reflected in portfolio and strategy development.
• Lead customer-facing technical engagements, seminars, and workshops, promoting best practices and sharing case studies from regional success stories.
• Contribute to regional strategic initiatives such as local manufacturing (e.g., Daejeon Plant), new technology launches, and customer segmentation programs.
• Act as a bridge between field feedback and internal stakeholders (Franchise, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain) to support sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Chemical Engineering; Master’s or PhD in related field preferred; additional experience in Business or Marketing preferred
• >5 years relevant technical experience in the life science industry, ideally with hands on Upstream experience.
• Knowledge of sales cycles from prospecting to closure in the Biopharmaceutical industry and relevant commercial experience.
• Experience with biological production across modalities including, but not limited to, mAbs, ADCs, vaccines, mRNA, Cell and/or Gene therapy.
• Ability to manage complex and dynamic projects with a variety of key stakeholders.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!