Associate Director, Maintenance, Utilities, & Engineering

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Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
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Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Seven years maintenance experience in pharma/biotech
Three years supervisory role managing technicians
** The Associate Director, Maintenance, Utilities, & Engineering at Merck is responsible for leading maintenance operations at a sterile product manufacturing site, ensuring equipment reliability and regulatory compliance. The role involves overseeing capital projects, managing maintenance staff, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package. **

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides operational leadership and technical oversight of maintenance activities for the sterile product manufacturing site while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • This role actively participates in the project life cycle for capital projects, including Factory Acceptance Tests to ensure maintainability and reliability are incorporated into equipment design.
  • The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Associate Director, Maintenance, Utilities, & Engineering at Merck is responsible for leading maintenance operations at a sterile product manufacturing site, ensuring equipment reliability and regulatory compliance. The role involves overseeing capital projects, managing maintenance staff, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package. **

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, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Seven years maintenance experience in pharma/biotech
  • Three years supervisory role managing technicians
  • Practical experience with CMMS systems
  • Knowledge of GMP and OSHA regulations
  • Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

Nice-to-have

  • Sterile manufacturing experience preferred
  • Experience with potent compound manufacturing
  • Familiarity with Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)
  • Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
  • Exposure to predictive maintenance technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and retain staff
  • Working knowledge of Lean principles

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field
  • 7 years maintenance experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
  • 3 years in a supervisory or team-lead role
  • No VISA Sponsorship available
  • US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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