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 support drug substance manufacturing within their External Manufacturing Network. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with external partners, and oversight of manufacturing processes to ensure quality and compliance

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary technical interface between internal operations and external manufacturing partners to support drug substance manufacture.
  • The successful candidate will lead technical due diligence assessments, execute validation strategies, and ensure successful tech transfers for commercialization.
  • The team fosters a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and proactive risk management within the small molecule line of business.

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of External Manufacturing to support drug substance manufacturing within their External Manufacturing Network. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with external partners, and oversight of manufacturing processes to ensure quality and compliance.

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 scale up and robustness
  • Root cause analysis and risk assessment mitigation

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
  • Knowledge of flow chemistry and bio-catalysis
  • Project management experience
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections
  • Inclusive people leadership skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry sciences
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 5 years of drug substance experience
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems and validation
  • Excellent command of English written and oral

Work Rights

Not specified

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