Setare Nick | Senior Scientist
Merck

Setare Nick, Ph.D., is an innovative biochemist with extensive experience in the design, development, and optimization of analytical assays to support drug discovery and development. She currently serves as a Senior Scientist in Analytical Research and Development at Merck, where she provides strategic, technical, and scientific leadership for analytical method validation and transfer for vaccine drug substances and drug products. Dr. Nick’s doctoral and postdoctoral research background spans vaccine design, protein engineering, and bioimaging. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and is recognized for her leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Her expertise includes molecular biology, immunoassay and analytical method development, nanoparticle synthesis, and a deep understanding of regulatory expectations and GMP environments, all driven by a passion for translating scientific discoveries into products that improve human health.