Associate Director, It/ot Projects Lead

Merck & Co., Inc.

Boxmeer, Netherlands
Competitive salary depending on knowledge; 3% year...
Hybrid
8+ years automation project experience
Gmp regulated manufacturing environment
Dcs scada plc mes bas systems
This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale digital and automation programs that directly support world-class biotechnology manufacturing operations

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale digital and automation programs that directly support world-class biotechnology manufacturing operations.
  • The position requires end-to-end technical, financial, and people leadership across all project phases including greenfield initiatives, expansions, and lifecycle upgrades.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive total rewards package including a year-end allowance, annual bonus, and extensive career development opportunities within a global organization.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale digital and automation programs that directly support world-class biotechnology manufacturing operations.

Salary

Competitive salary depending on knowledge; 3% year-end allowance; Annual bonus based on performance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years automation project experience
  • GMP regulated manufacturing environment
  • DCS SCADA PLC MES BAS systems
  • Siemens Rockwell vendor platforms
  • Portfolio management in cross-functional teams
  • Cybersecurity by design integration
  • GAMP lifecycle and ISA-S88 S95 standards

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder and supplier management
  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Ability to influence matrix teams
  • Strategic thinking with execution mindset
  • Adaptable professional in complex environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Automation Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years delivering automation projects in pharma/biotech
  • Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent
  • Proven experience in GMP-regulated settings
  • Hands-on experience with DCS, SCADA, PLC, MES, BAS

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