Associate Director, Engineering

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Raw material planning and procurement
Gmp release management experience
Sap validated system knowledge
This role serves as the single accountable lead for end-to-end management of raw materials and GMP supplies supporting pilot-scale clinical bulk manufacturing of vaccines and therapeutic proteins

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the single accountable lead for end-to-end management of raw materials and GMP supplies supporting pilot-scale clinical bulk manufacturing of vaccines and therapeutic proteins.
  • The position requires translating regulatory expectations into procedures while managing validated systems like SAP, RLIMS2, Veeva, and MEDS to ensure data integrity and timely product availability.
  • Candidates will drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and costs while mentoring staff and reporting risks to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the single accountable lead for end-to-end management of raw materials and GMP supplies supporting pilot-scale clinical bulk manufacturing of vaccines and therapeutic proteins.

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Raw material planning and procurement
  • GMP release management experience
  • SAP validated system knowledge
  • cGMP regulatory compliance expertise
  • Inventory management for biologics
  • Cross-functional stakeholder leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma certification
  • PMP project management certification
  • Single-use technology supply chain
  • Biologics pilot-scale manufacturing
  • Supplier qualification experience
  • Staff mentoring and guidance

Key Requirements

  • BS, MS, or MBA in Engineering or Biological Sciences
  • Minimum 7 years relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

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