Associate Director, It/ot Projects Lead

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Boxmeer, Netherlands
Competitive salary depending on knowledge; 3% year...
Hybrid
8 years experience in biotech manufacturing
Gmp compliance and validation expertise
Dcs scada plc mes bas systems knowledge
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Director, IT/OT Projects Lead for their Boxmeer, Netherlands facility. The role involves leading complex digital and automation projects within a regulated biotechnology manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment

Job Summary

  • The role offers end-to-end leadership for a complex portfolio of digital and automation initiatives supporting world-class biotechnology manufacturing at the Boxmeer facility.
  • Candidates must ensure full compliance with GAMP lifecycle expectations, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 standards, and cybersecurity requirements while managing greenfield and upgrade projects.
  • The position includes a competitive total rewards package featuring a year-end allowance, annual bonus, 35.5 days of paid leave, and extensive career development opportunities.

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Director, IT/OT Projects Lead for their Boxmeer, Netherlands facility. The role involves leading complex digital and automation projects within a regulated biotechnology manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.

Salary

Competitive salary depending on knowledge; 3% year-end allowance; Annual bonus based on performance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8 years experience in biotech manufacturing
  • GMP compliance and validation expertise
  • DCS SCADA PLC MES BAS systems knowledge
  • Siemens Rockwell vendor platform experience
  • Portfolio management of concurrent projects
  • Cybersecurity by design integration

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder and supplier management
  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Ability to influence matrix teams
  • Strategic thinking with execution mindset
  • Adaptable professional in complex environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Automation Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years delivering automation projects in pharma/biotech
  • Formal project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2)
  • Proven experience in cross-functional GMP regulated settings

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