Assoc. Dir , Technical Product Management

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Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
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8+ years in automation or ot infrastructure
Experience with deltav, plcs, ignition, scada, mes
Hands-on knowledge of ot networking and firewalls
** The Associate Director of Technical Product Management at Merck in Rahway, NJ, is responsible for leading the strategy and operational excellence of plant-side automation and research automation platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation systems and a strong background in managing regulated environments. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the senior technical and product leader for pilot plant and manufacturing-facing research automation platforms.
  • The position owns the plant automation technology portfolio end-to-end, from concept and design through validation, deployment, support, and lifecycle management.
  • The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentive, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Matching Summary

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** The Associate Director of Technical Product Management at Merck in Rahway, NJ, is responsible for leading the strategy and operational excellence of plant-side automation and research automation platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation systems and a strong background in managing regulated environments. **

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years in automation or OT infrastructure
  • Experience with DeltaV, PLCs, Ignition, SCADA, MES
  • Hands-on knowledge of OT networking and firewalls
  • Virtualized OT environments like VMware or Hyper-V
  • Integration of plant systems with enterprise IT platforms
  • Leadership in regulated GmP environments
  • Understanding of SDLC, validation, and change management

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills with technical stakeholders
  • Ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives
  • Mentoring R3 engineers and contractors
  • Continuous improvement of OT platforms
  • Obsolescence and modernization experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
  • US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
  • No VISA Sponsorship available

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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