Associate Director - Cell Culture Development & Commercialization

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Rahway, New Jersey, USA
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: eligible ...
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Cell culture process development
Biologics commercialization
Process characterization
** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Cell Culture Development & Commercialization to lead their late-stage biologics pipeline. The role requires a strategic leader with expertise in cell culture, regulatory submissions, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and commercialization efforts. **

Job Summary

  • Provide strategic and tactical technical direction through cross-functional partnerships with key business units and customers.
  • Your leadership will be instrumental in supporting DS commercialization, process characterization, control strategy development, tech transfer to internal and external manufacturing sites, process validation, second generation process development and health authority licensure.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Matching Summary

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** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Cell Culture Development & Commercialization to lead their late-stage biologics pipeline. The role requires a strategic leader with expertise in cell culture, regulatory submissions, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and commercialization efforts. **

Salary

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cell culture process development
  • Biologics commercialization
  • Process characterization
  • Regulatory filing support
  • Tech transfer to manufacturing

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic and technical leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Innovation and problem-solving
  • Global impact and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years relevant industry experience (Bachelor's)
  • 6+ years relevant industry experience (Master's)
  • 3+ years relevant industry experience (Ph.D.)
  • Experience supporting regulatory filings (IND, MAA, BLA)
  • Experience supporting inspections with multiple agencies

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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