Executive Director, Microbiology

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $231,900.00 - $365,000.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Gmp compliance and execution
Microbiology network oversight
Regulatory filing support inds ndas blas
The Executive Director, Microbiology at Merck & Co., Inc. is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing microbiology activities within the clinical development space across multiple locations. The role requires extensive experience in microbiology, analytical techniques, and team management to ensure regulatory compliance and successful product commercialization

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director provides strategic and technical leadership supporting small molecule, biologics, and vaccine candidates across the Microbiology Network.
  • The role requires overseeing GMP release, stability activities, environmental monitoring, and regulatory filings including INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, and BLAs.
  • Candidates will manage a team of approximately sixty internal and external scientists while ensuring robust product development and commercialization.

Matching Summary

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The Executive Director, Microbiology at Merck & Co., Inc. is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing microbiology activities within the clinical development space across multiple locations. The role requires extensive experience in microbiology, analytical techniques, and team management to ensure regulatory compliance and successful product commercialization.

Salary

Base: $231,900.00 - $365,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GMP compliance and execution
  • Microbiology network oversight
  • Regulatory filing support INDs NDAs BLAs
  • Team management of sixty scientists
  • Analytical method transfer and validation
  • Environmental monitoring systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strong publication record
  • Innovative analytical technologies
  • Industry forum engagement
  • Proactive risk assessment strategies
  • Scientific excellence culture
  • Advanced problem solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in microbiology with 8+ years experience
  • M.S. with 10+ years relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • B.S. with 14+ years relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional groups
  • Demonstrated creativity and interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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