Assoc. Dir , Technical Product Management

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Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
8+ years automation or ot infrastructure experience
Deltav, plcs, ignition, scada, mes expertise
Isa/iec 62443 cybersecurity compliance knowledge
The Associate Director of Technical Product Management role at Merck requires a senior technical leader to oversee pilot plant and manufacturing automation platforms. Candidates should have extensive experience in automation and operational technology, with a focus on system integration and cybersecurity

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the senior technical leader accountable for the strategy, architecture, and delivery of pilot plant and manufacturing-facing research automation platforms.
  • The position requires hands-on oversight of system integration, cybersecurity aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 principles, and managed operations within regulated GmP environments.
  • Candidates will lead end-to-end lifecycle management from concept to deployment while managing capital projects and mentoring engineering teams.

Matching Summary

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The Associate Director of Technical Product Management role at Merck requires a senior technical leader to oversee pilot plant and manufacturing automation platforms. Candidates should have extensive experience in automation and operational technology, with a focus on system integration and cybersecurity.

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

  • 8+ years automation or OT infrastructure experience
  • DeltaV, PLCs, Ignition, SCADA, MES expertise
  • ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity compliance knowledge
  • Virtualized OT environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • GmP validation and change control adherence

Nice-to-have

  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Experience with capital project execution
  • Leadership in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Mentoring engineers and contractors

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation, Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Master's degree preferred
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only
  • No VISA sponsorship available

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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