Associate Director, External Manufacturing

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Fully remote
7 years relevant work experience in manufacturing
5 years experience in drug substance manufacturing
Leading new product introduction and technical transfers
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of External Manufacturing to lead technical operations and enhance drug substance manufacturing within their External Manufacturing Network. The role focuses on collaboration with external partners, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement in processes and technologies

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading technical operations within the External Manufacturing Network to support drug substance manufacture.
  • The successful candidate will act as the primary interface on technical issues between technical operations and external partners.
  • Responsibilities include executing technical due diligence assessments, managing tech transfers, and driving continuous process verification.

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of External Manufacturing to lead technical operations and enhance drug substance manufacturing within their External Manufacturing Network. The role focuses on collaboration with external partners, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement in processes and technologies.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years relevant work experience in manufacturing
  • 5 years experience in drug substance manufacturing
  • Leading new product introduction and technical transfers
  • Process development and scale up expertise
  • Root cause analysis and risk assessment skills
  • Strong stakeholder management communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of flow chemistry and enzyme manufacture
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
  • Project management experience
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections
  • Ability to create psychologically safe culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry sciences
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience in drug substance
  • Valid driving license (implied by travel)
  • English language proficiency

Work Rights

Not specified

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