Associate Director, Engineering - Packaging Technology

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Rahway, New Jersey, USA
$129,000.00 - $203,100.00; bonus/equity: annual bo...
Hybrid
Packaging equipment design and development
Process control and efficiency
Technical support across lifecycle
This role provides technical leadership and support to the company's internal & external packaging network, focusing on developing and executing packaging and device assembly equipment and processes

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical leadership and support to the company's internal & external packaging network, focusing on developing and executing packaging and device assembly equipment and processes.
  • The organization aims to be an industry leader in problem-solving, delivering robust and pragmatic technical solutions to accelerate commercialization and ensure uninterrupted, compliant supply.
  • The successful candidate will possess deep process and equipment technical expertise, a strong track record in problem-solving, strategic acumen, and leadership skills to lead complex cross-functional projects.

Matching Summary

This role provides technical leadership and support to the company's internal & external packaging network, focusing on developing and executing packaging and device assembly equipment and processes.

Salary

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Packaging equipment design and development
  • Process control and efficiency
  • Technical support across lifecycle
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Root cause analysis
  • GMP application and quality systems

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic acumen and execution
  • Problem-solving industry leader
  • Collaboration with site teams
  • Adaptability and accountability

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years experience
  • 3-5 years leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
  • Experience with packaging equipment design, development, and qualification
  • Experience with medical device, combination product, pharmaceutical packaging equipment
  • Proven expertise in GMP, process and equipment qualification & validation

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