Associate Director, It Digital Manufacturing Operations Lead

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

Millsboro, DE, USA
Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 day remote)
It and ot operations oversight
Capital program delivery
Translate business strategy to it
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, IT Digital Manufacturing Operations Lead, to oversee IT and operational technology initiatives within the animal health manufacturing sector. The role requires leadership experience in technology integration, collaboration with business stakeholders, and a focus on driving operational excellence

Job Summary

  • Oversee IT and OT account management, ensuring teams have the right support to thrive.
  • Lead capital programs, coordinating teams to successfully deliver technology assets on-time, on-budget, and in-full.
  • Lead IT/OT teams at the Millsboro, DE manufacturing site to maintain stable, compliant, and secure systems while driving continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, IT Digital Manufacturing Operations Lead, to oversee IT and operational technology initiatives within the animal health manufacturing sector. The role requires leadership experience in technology integration, collaboration with business stakeholders, and a focus on driving operational excellence.

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick days.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT and OT operations oversight
  • Capital program delivery
  • Translate business strategy to IT
  • Collaborate with senior business leaders
  • Assess and quantify initiative demand
  • Develop and implement compliant digital solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Promote respectful and inclusive culture
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Optimize CapEx/OpEx spending

Key Requirements

  • 5-10 years leadership experience in IT/OT
  • Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain focus
  • Life Sciences industry experience
  • Familiarity with DCS, SCADA, PLC, MES, LIMS
  • Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Experience building high-performing teams

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