Executive Director, Microbiology

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Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $231,900.00 - $365,000.00; bonus/equity: ann...
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Ph.d. in microbiology or related field
8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Gmp compliance and regulatory filings expertise
** The Executive Director of Microbiology at Merck is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership in clinical development across various microbiological disciplines. The role involves oversight of GMP activities, analytical method transfers, regulatory filings, and team management, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation in a hybrid work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director provides strategic and technical leadership for small molecule, biologics, and vaccine candidates across the global Microbiology Network.
  • This role is accountable for overseeing GMP release, stability activities, environmental monitoring, and supporting critical regulatory filings including INDs, NDAs, and BLAs.
  • The successful candidate will manage a team of approximately sixty scientists while ensuring robust product development, regulatory compliance, and successful commercialization.

Matching Summary

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** The Executive Director of Microbiology at Merck is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership in clinical development across various microbiological disciplines. The role involves oversight of GMP activities, analytical method transfers, regulatory filings, and team management, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation in a hybrid work environment. **

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

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field
  • 8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • GMP compliance and regulatory filings expertise
  • Oversight of environmental monitoring systems
  • Management of cross-functional scientific teams

Nice-to-have

  • Strong publication record in research
  • Experience with advanced analytical technologies
  • Proven talent development skills
  • Active engagement with industry forums
  • Ability to shape forward-looking control strategies

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology with 8+ years experience
  • M.S. in related field with 10+ years experience
  • B.S. in related field with 14+ years experience
  • US work authorization required (VISA sponsorship available)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional groups

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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