Associate Director, Maintenance, Utilities, & Engineering

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Seven years maintenance experience in pharma/biotech
Three years supervisory role managing technicians
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Maintenance, Utilities, and Engineering to lead maintenance operations for a sterile product manufacturing site. The role involves ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing a team and collaborating with various departments

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides operational leadership and technical oversight for maintenance activities at a sterile product manufacturing site while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • This role actively participates in the entire project life cycle, including Factory Acceptance Tests, to ensure maintainability and reliability are incorporated into equipment design.
  • Candidates will receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and an annual bonus eligibility within a hybrid work model.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Maintenance, Utilities, and Engineering to lead maintenance operations for a sterile product manufacturing site. The role involves ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing a team and collaborating with various departments.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Seven years maintenance experience in pharma/biotech
  • Three years supervisory role managing technicians
  • GMP compliance and sterile manufacturing knowledge
  • CMMS implementation and preventive maintenance programs
  • Capital project participation and Factory Acceptance Tests

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with potent compound manufacturing
  • Predictive maintenance technologies like vibration analysis
  • Lean principles and continuous improvement methods
  • Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) interface experience
  • Ability to develop and retain maintenance staff

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management
  • 7 years maintenance experience in pharmaceutical or biotech
  • 3 years supervisory experience leading maintenance teams
  • Practical experience with CMMS and predictive maintenance
  • Knowledge of GMP, safety regulations, and sterile standards

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