Director, External Large Molecule Analytical

Merck & Co., Inc.

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry with 12 years experience
Experience in biologics or vaccines commercialization
Troubleshooting analytical data and method development
This role leads global analytical technical oversight for late-stage pipeline programs through commercialization and product lifecycle management

Job Summary

  • This role leads global analytical technical oversight for late-stage pipeline programs through commercialization and product lifecycle management.
  • The position requires establishing professional relationships with scientists in China's government and contract testing laboratories to ensure uninterrupted supply.
  • Candidates must influence the development of new chapters in regulatory compendia, including the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, and coordinate internal reviews.

Matching Summary

This role leads global analytical technical oversight for late-stage pipeline programs through commercialization and product lifecycle management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry with 12 years experience
  • Experience in biologics or vaccines commercialization
  • Troubleshooting analytical data and method development
  • Knowledge of Chinese Pharmacopoeia regulatory compendia
  • Direct interaction with government laboratories in China

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-cultural competence for international collaboration
  • Experience with LIMS and Veeva Vault software
  • Proactive service-oriented mindset
  • Strong project management skills for multiple tasks

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA + 12 years industry knowledge OR MS + 8 years OR PhD + 4 years
  • Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and QC
  • Familiarity with regulatory-CMC topics and deviation management
  • No visa sponsorship available

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