Executive Director, Microbiology

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $231,900.00 - $365,000.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Ph.d. in microbiology or related field
8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Gmp compliance and regulatory filing expertise
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Microbiology to provide strategic and technical leadership for clinical development in microbiology, overseeing various activities including GMP compliance and method development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microbiological and analytical techniques, leadership in a cross-functional environment, and a strong commitment to scientific excellence and regulatory compliance

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director provides strategic and technical leadership for the Microbiology Network across sites in Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; and Schachen, Switzerland.
  • This role oversees GMP release, stability activities, environmental monitoring, and supports regulatory filings including INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, and BLAs.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $231,900.00 - $365,000.00 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Microbiology to provide strategic and technical leadership for clinical development in microbiology, overseeing various activities including GMP compliance and method development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microbiological and analytical techniques, leadership in a cross-functional environment, and a strong commitment to scientific excellence and regulatory compliance.

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 filing expertise
  • Team management of 60 scientists
  • Analytical method development and transfer
  • Clinical development pipeline support

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Proven talent-development skillsets
  • Experience with advanced analytical technologies
  • Ability to shape forward-looking strategies
  • Effective cross-functional partnership abilities

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology with 8+ years experience
  • M.S. with 10+ years experience
  • B.S. with 14+ years experience
  • US work authorization required
  • VISA sponsorship available

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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