Associate Director, Chemical Technical Operations, North America External Manufacturing

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Small molecule api process production
Technical lead for external partners
Process change request evaluation
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Chemical Technical Operations to lead technical interactions with external manufacturing partners in North America. This hybrid position involves overseeing drug substance tech transfer and commercial manufacturing while ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency

Job Summary

  • The Technical Lead will manage the technical interface between the company and external partners to support drug substance tech transfer and commercial manufacture.
  • This role requires providing process support to resolve production issues, evaluate change requests, and ensure regulatory compliance across the North America External Manufacturing Network.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field with at least 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience in small molecule API manufacturing.

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Chemical Technical Operations to lead technical interactions with external manufacturing partners in North America. This hybrid position involves overseeing drug substance tech transfer and commercial manufacturing while ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.

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

  • Small Molecule API process production
  • Technical Lead for External Partners
  • Process change request evaluation
  • Regulatory compliance in manufacturing
  • New Product Introduction oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Global mindset and collaboration
  • Proactive risk identification skills
  • Strong stakeholder influence abilities
  • End-to-end supply chain perspective

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 7 years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Experience in Small Molecule API process production
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • No visa sponsorship available

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