Associate Director - Ds Api External Chemical Technical Operations
Merck & Co., Inc.
Fully remote
Small molecule api process production
Gmp pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance
External partner technical interface management
The role involves managing the technical interface between the company and external partners to support drug substance tech transfer and commercial manufacture
Job Summary
The role involves managing the technical interface between the company and external partners to support drug substance tech transfer and commercial manufacture.
Candidates must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in small molecule API process production, development, optimization, and technical transfer.
Fluency in both Italian and English is essential for this position, along with the ability to travel up to 50%.
Matching Summary
The role involves managing the technical interface between the company and external partners to support drug substance tech transfer and commercial manufacture.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Small Molecule API process production
GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance
External partner technical interface management
Process change request evaluation
Fluency in Italian and English languages
Nice-to-have
Global mindset and collaborative abilities
End-to-end supply chain perspective
Strategic thinking and decision making
Lean manufacturing and automation systems
Capital project management experience
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry sciences
Minimum 7 years relevant work experience in manufacturing