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Director, Global Distribution Engineering and Technology

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$156900 - $247000

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Director, Global Distribution Engineering and Technology

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We are seeking a Director, Global Distribution Engineering and Technology, to join our team and lead our Logistics and Distribution Technology Center of Excellence. This role is integral to our mission of ensuring an uninterrupted, compliant supply of commercialized products for the benefit of patients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and ensure scientific rigor, technical problem solving, and execution excellence across the portfolio.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the development of standard work to characterize the real-world distribution environment.
  • Ensure thorough engineering and distribution packaging science is applied to deliverables for new product introductions and technology transfers across the network.
  • Deliver the development, design, construction, qualification/validation, and/or initial operation of complex tertiary packaging components and processes.
  • Drive proactive risk management activities, including risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk communication strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure that all platforms meet safety, efficacy, quality, and robust supply standards.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective technical support.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve the effectiveness of COE support.
  • Remain informed of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Distribution Practices (cGDP) and requirements and industry trends.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in packaging, mechanical, chemical, biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with fifteen (15) years of required experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
  • Master of Science (MS) in packaging, mechanical, chemical, biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with twelve (12) years of required experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
  • PhD in packaging, mechanical, chemical, biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with eight (8) years of required experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields
  • Subject matter expertise in distribution technologies (e.g. cold-chain, thermal protection systems, temperature profiles, monitoring technologies, shock, and vibration), processes and operations across internal and external partners and third-party logistics providers.
  • Subject matter expertise in development and qualification of package design and/or distribution/transportation technologies for pharmaceutical products including parenteral and/or medical device and combination products.
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, managing technical team in support of packaging or distribution operations, or related functions.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with an ability to interrogate the science, identify true requirements, and detect critical flaws.
  • In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for distribution including good distribution practices.
  • Able to guide key activities including development of standard work, investigations, and problem solving.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices in technical support.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Change Management, Combination Products, Compliance Packaging, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data-Driven Decision Making, Design Verification Testing, Distribution Automation, Distribution Center Design, Distribution Center Management, Distribution Center Operations, Distribution Systems, Driving Continuous Improvement, Engineering Standards, Innovation, Leadership, Leadership Project Management, Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Mentorship, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Equipment, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Robotics {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/4/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Director, Assembly and Packaging Platform Technical Leadership

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$156900 - $247000

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Director Packaging and Assembly Platform Technical Leadership

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and ensure scientific rigor, technical problem solving, and execution excellence across the assembly and packaging platform portfolio.
  • Drive proactive risk management activities, including risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk communication strategies.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective technical support and platform stewardship.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve the effectiveness of technical platform stewardship activities.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for technical support for the platform stewardship team, including management of ongoing changes and tech transfers.
  • Provide technical guidance to lifecycle changes for packaging platforms ensuring internal technical requirements are achieved and ensure filings with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with fifteen (15) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
  • Master of Science (MS) in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with twelve (12) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
  • PhD in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with eight (8) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields
  • Subject matter expertise in medical device and combination product commercialization and tech transfer, assembly and packaging process improvement and support from early stage through launch and supply.
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role; managing technical teams supporting packaging as well as combination product assembly & packaging.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with an ability to interrogate the science, identify true requirements, and detect critical flaws.
  • In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for medical devices and combination products and packaging.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles, including ISO 14971 and other relevant standards.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices in technical support and product stewardship.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Change Management, Cold Chain, Cold Chain Logistics, Cold Chain Management, Cold Chain Packaging, Combination Products, Compliance Packaging, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data-Driven Decision Making, Design Verification Testing, Distribution Network Optimization, Domestic Corporate Compliance, Driving Continuous Improvement, Engineering Standards, GMP Compliance, Gross Domestic Product, Innovation, Leadership, Leadership Project Management, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Materials Design, Materials Engineering, Mentorship {+ 10 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/4/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Director, Chemical Technical Operations, North America External Manufacturing

Remote (Usa - New Jersey - Rahway, USA) Posted today

$173200 - $272600

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

The Chemical Technical Operations Director for North America API External Manufacturing (ExM) leads the Technical Operations team in support of the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, intermediates, and drug product intermediates at external contract manufacturing facilities in the region. The successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise in technical oversight, portfolio management, continuous improvement, talent development and upskilling organization capabilities. This position reports to the Executive Director, Chemical Technical Operations (CTO), Small Molecule Science & Technology.

The Director of Chemical Technical Operations, as part of the External Manufacturing regional leadership team, is responsible for oversight of external contract manufacturing facilities in the North America region. The successful candidate will lead and develop a diverse team to enable evolving business needs. As part of the CTO Leadership Team & API Platform extended leadership team the individual, working across functions, will develop and enable realization of strategic initiatives aligned with company priorities.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Partner across ExM Operations, ExM Quality, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, and Global Procurement to support API supply, including intermediates and other critical materials in the areas of new product introductions, sustained commercial supply, risk management and sourcing.
  • As a people manager, coach and develop the team to enable realization of priorities and provide oversight of career development plans for their direct reports.
  • Develop and sustain a high-performance organization that is highly flexible and motivated to champion change and innovation to drive continuous improvement in outcomes.
  • Leverage operational excellence methodologies to streamline ways of working for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure technical excellence in routine supply support to contract manufacturers.
  • Lead the technical efforts required for enhancing competitiveness through targeted process optimization.
  • Drive organizational capability in Proactive Process Monitoring to enable robust manufacturing operations & early detection of process issues.
  • Foster a community of sharing, curiosity, learning, and end-to-end mindsets for new technologies, ways of working & new product introductions.
  • Ensure technical skill and capability building of both internal and external teams to meet our evolving pipeline & business needs.
  • Create a robust technical network of internal and external resources, rapidly deployable to solve complex problems in a cross-functional manner.
  • Leverage the broader technical organization and communities of practice, ensuring strong knowledge management mindsets across the CTO team.
  • Directs the safe & compliant resolution of complex technical or business challenges through a data-driven approach and knowledge of applicable government and company quality, safety, regulatory and trade compliance requirements.
  • In support of product commercialization and externalization, partner with Operations and Quality Assurance to establish compliant and robust manufacturing capabilities at our partner CMOs.
  • Steer oversight of process scale-up and optimization, new technologies deployment, technical aspects of pre-approval inspection readiness, development of validation protocols, and execution of process validation (Process Performance Qualification) and Continued Process Verification at external suppliers.
  • In partnership with other functions, develop and lead strategies in support of meeting future business initiatives and objectives.

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelors in a technical field (Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences) with minimum 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience; or Master’s with minimum 7 years of relevant experience; or PhD with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications:

  • Leadership experience in one or more roles in Technical Operations, Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality Operations or Engineering.
  • The Director will partner with other areas to rapidly and expertly resolve highly complex technical issues that could impact the continuity of supply.
  • Demonstrated experience with traditional API processing as well as introducing new technologies and ways of working is necessary.
  • Familiarity with use of biocatalysts, enzyme manufacturing, flow chemistry, processing of highly potent compounds, or sterile/low bioburden DS manufacturing is advantageous.
  • The individual must ensure strong technical capability is developed for new products as part of acquisition and commercialization, and an appropriate control strategy is realized.
  • This position involves frequent travel about 25%.

Required Skills:

Cross-Functional Leadership, Decision Making, External Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Leadership, Manufacturing, Results-Oriented, Sterile Filling

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/25/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Associate Director - Collar Product Manager

Remote (Usa - California - San Diego (W. Bernardo Dr.), USA) Posted today

$142400 - $224100

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

About Technology Solutions

Our company's Animal Health Technology Solutions offers global animal identification and monitoring solutions for companion animals and livestock. These solutions enable pet owners to better manage the health and well-being of their pets and enable livestock producers to improve well-being and animal production. Technology Solutions include Core Technologies in Livestock Identification, Dairy, Beef and Swine monitoring, for which the product/market fit is established, as well as products in discovery.

Our Technology Solutions division is evolving. We are moving to a Product Operating Model – a new way of working that empowers product teams to take full ownership and accountability for delivering customer and business value in ways our customers love and that work for the business.

Our product teams are cross-functional and durable, bringing together all the skills required to deliver impactful outcomes. Each team includes a Product Manager, Technology Lead, Product Designer, Delivery Lead, engineers, and developers.

We believe in customer centricity, ownership, and accountability. Solutions must be:

·       Valuable – customers choose to buy or use them

·       Viable – aligned with business constraints and goals

·       Usable – intuitive and user-friendly

·       Feasible – achievable with our technical capabilities

Leadership of the team is shared between the Product Manager and the Technology Lead, ensuring balanced guidance that bridges product vision and technical execution.

Product Management Role

As the Vence Collar Product Manager, you will be a key driver of value and viability within the product team. You will define product strategy, lead continuous customer discovery, partner with engineering and manufacturing through NPI stages, and coordinate go-to-market and post-sales activities with commercial teams. This role requires technical fluency in hardware and connected-device ecosystems, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on measurable customer and business outcomes.

You are expected to cultivate:

·       A solid understanding of business constraints (e.g., marketing, sales, customer success, finance, legal, privacy)

·       Deep knowledge of our users and customers, supported by data on how they engage with our products

·       Awareness of industry trends and the competitive landscape relevant to your product

Leadership is shared with the Collar Technology Lead, and you will both work with the Product Designer and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. While each team member may be accountable for a specific risk area, you are expected to embrace collective accountability, ensuring the team delivers results in that matter.

We are looking for product managers who:

·       Thrive on customer centricity, ownership, and accountability

·       Are comfortable signing up for measurable results, even when success depends on working through others

·       Use data and logic to influence teammates, stakeholders, and executives

·       Believe that innovation comes from the ideas and passion of the whole team

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

·       Own and manage the Vence collar, together with collar Tech Lead, throughout its entire product lifecycle

·       Define the overall collar vision and strategy with a keen focus on value, business outcome, and user experience

·       Work with Vence Product Manager to create high-level market valuations, compelling value propositions, and business cases for new product concepts and capabilities

·       Identify unmet customer needs and market opportunities to inform new product development

Customer & Market Insight

·       Lead customer discovery, problem definition, value hypothesis generation, and product experiments focused on market outcomes.

·       Work with the Collar Technology Lead to design and run technical prototypes and feasibility experiments that validate implementation approaches

·       Develop and execute customer insight strategies through e.g., surveys, farm visits, and customer advisory boards to capture feedback and validate direction

·       Build strong relationships with customers, field teams, and commercial stakeholders to capture real-world use cases, pain points, and adoption barriers.

·       Translate customer needs into a prioritized backlog and outcomes based roadmap

·       Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies (including animal health monitoring), and the competitive landscape to inform strategy and continuous improvement

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership

·       Connect collar product team directly with customers to facilitate open communication and alignment

·       Work with commercial teams to ideate new solutions, validate value propositions, and ensure alignment with customer needs

·       Partner cross-functionally with the product team (Tech Lead, marketing, sales, and customer success) to ensure end-to-end delivery and adoption

·       Collaborate closely with the Collar Technology Lead, Product Designer, and engineers to discover, validate, and deliver effective solutions

·       Lead adoption, retention and growth of the product by leveraging marketing, customer success, and market activation capabilities, while engaging commercial teams across regions and markets on the product value proposition

·       Act as the product advocate for external partners and customers during discovery, validation, and launch activities.

Go-to-Market & Commercialization

·       Drive release planning, manufacturing, go-to-market execution, and ongoing product support in partnership with cross-functional teams

·       In partnership with the Collar Tech Lead, engage supply chain and manufacturing teams to decide the most appropriately efficient way to bring products to market

·       Engage commercial teams across regions and markets to drive understanding and adoption of the product’s value proposition

·       Establish customer success frameworks and support models to ensure optimal product adoption and satisfaction

Work with Marketing on go‑to‑market messaging, pricing inputs, sales enablement, launch readiness, and customer-facing commitments. Coordinate with the Collar Technology Lead on technical onboarding materials and field escalation processes.

Performance & Accountability

·       Own unit economics and cost targets for the collar, tracking performance against agreed financial and product metrics.

·       Create, maintain, and continuously prioritize the product backlog to maximize value delivery and long-term sustainability

·       Define and regularly calibrate product metrics to track success and progress against objectives

·       Conduct business reviews and monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform product strategy

·       Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the product team

Required

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related area of study.

·       10 years overall relevant work experience, with at least 5 years experience  in product management of hardware or IoT products, with enough technical grounding to engage credibly with engineering teams and make informed trade-off decisions on reliability, cost, and performance.

·       Demonstrated experience working in a product operating model — comfortable with continuous discovery, outcome-based planning, and working in empowered cross-functional teams accountable for customer and business outcomes.

·       Ability to learn and work across multiple functional areas (e.g., engineering, design, finance, sales, or marketing).

·       Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with many constraints, using sound judgement to assess risks and building well-structured, data-informed narratives.

·       Proven ability to engage with engineers, designers, stakeholders, and senior leaders in a constructive and collaborative way.

·       Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of leading through influence rather than authority.

·       A mindset of ownership, accountability, and customer focus; comfortable signing up for results and driving outcomes through others when needed.

·       Passion for fostering team innovation and leveraging the collective ideas and expertise of cross-functional colleagues.

·       Comfortable operating in a hardware development environment — familiar with concepts such as NPI, DVT/PVT, manufacturing ramp-up, and field validation, even if not owning them technically.

·       Willingness to travel to customers

Required Skills:

Business Reviews, Client-Centric, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights, Customer Success, Design, Emerging Technologies, End to End Management, Market Valuations, Operating Models, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Product Strategies

Preferred Skills:

Financial Management, Management System Development, Problem Management, Requirements Management, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/24/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Director, Engineering

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$173200 - $272600

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Reliability Engineering Director to lead our reliability engineering efforts within the Vaccine manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring the continuous, compliant, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and systems that support drug production. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in reliability engineering with strong leadership capabilities and a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the reliability engineering team composed of engineers focused on vaccine manufacturing equipment and systems.
  • Develop and implement reliability strategies to maximize equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life while ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Validation, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to embed reliability best practices into equipment design, maintenance, qualification, and operation.
  • Facilitate RBAM (reliability based asset management) on key manufacturing assets and utilize/track key reliability metrics such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) ensuring actions are completed and driving improved performance and risk ranking of assets.
  • Drive root cause analysis and failure investigations for critical equipment, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented effectively.
  • Oversee reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs and predictive maintenance initiatives using condition monitoring and data analytics.
  • Ensure all reliability activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and support audit readiness.
  • Lead risk assessments related to equipment reliability and support validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for reliability projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communicate reliability goals, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related technical field)
  • Master’s degree preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering or maintenance engineering within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a highly regulated industry.
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing reliability or maintenance teams.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, equipment, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, GMP).
  • Expertise in reliability engineering tools and methodologies such as FMEA, RCM, Weibull analysis, fault tree analysis, and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with Enterprise Asset Management systems (EAM) and reliability data analytics tools.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with pharmaceutical equipment qualification and validation processes.
  • Certifications such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CMRP), Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., ICH Q9).
  • Knowledge of automation and control systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead reliability initiatives critical to patient safety and product quality.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment within a leading pharmaceutical company.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

VETJOBS

Required Skills:

Consulting, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Facility Management, Fault Tree Analysis, GxP Compliance, Leadership Assessments, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Engineering, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Operations Management, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Patient Safety, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Management, Results-Oriented, Safety Leadership, Utilities Management

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/29/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$117000 - $184200

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Our Digital Manufacturing Operations organization supporting the dynamic West Point site is seeking a Senior Specialist in Process Automation to join the team.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and collaboration of individuals. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

This role will lead a team of engineers in providing automation system support and expertise to enable our manufacturing division in the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products to customers and patients across the globe.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

-- Lead a team of 3 engineers in providing process automation support for our Hepatitis A vaccine manufacturing facility to enable reliable and compliant manufacturing/ supply of vaccines.

-- Direct/ prioritize workload activities of the process automation team, responsible for:

  • Compliance with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), GMP, safety and environmental regulations.
  • Collaboration with other functions within the Integrated Process Team through ownership of automated systems and Subject Matter Expertise
  • Support of manufacturing activities on the shop floor
  • Design and implementation of process control improvements/ corrective actions
  • Troubleshooting and resolution of automation issues/ events
  • Participation in deviation investigations
  • Administration of automated control systems, sustaining state of Permanent Inspection Readiness

-- Apply leadership skills and sensibilities to foster a high performing, collaborative team environment

-- Serve as primary Subject Matter Expert and represent automation function on IPT leadership team. ---Communicate daily with the business, technical and quality representatives through tier process

-- Support process automation inquiries during internal and external audits/ inspections and must therefore be able to speak knowledgeably about automation in association with the cGMP processes and manufacturing operations

-- Continuously evaluate automated systems and develop strategies to optimize and ensure quality/ stability of systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade.

-- Directly support site and global initiatives with respect to digital transformation and improving how West Point Digital Manufacturing Operations does business

Education:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

Required experience and skills:

  • Technical and operational expertise in the following disciplines desired: DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, Computer System Validation (CSV) and System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Strong technical writing capabilities
  • 7+ years in process automation, IT/ OT or equivalent
  • Knowledgeable of S88 Batch Standard.
  • Knowledgeable of regulatory GxP requirements.
  • Knowledge of equipment and process validation
  • Problem Solving (technical and non-technical)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with colleagues from all levels of the organization, and with external customers and vendors

Preferred experience and skills:

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience is strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

Automation, Automation Solutions, cGMP Regulations, Computer Science, Data Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Automations, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Development, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Preferred Skills:

Manufacturing Processes

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Assoc. Dir, Operations Orchestration

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$142400 - $224100

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced candidate to join our Operations Orchestration team in an Associate Director level role, supporting digital transformation across our global manufacturing shop floors. Reporting to the Operations Orchestration Product Manager, this role provides senior execution and technical leadership for industrial data platforms, helping translate product direction into scalable, reliable solutions delivered through a global team model. Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

In this role, you will act as a senior execution leader and technical authority, working closely with manufacturing, automation, and IT stakeholders across regions while partnering with established delivery and support teams worldwide.

Why this role matters

Your leadership will enable consistent, trusted shop-floor data that improves quality, productivity, and decision-making, helping accelerate the delivery of life-changing healthcare solutions to patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Operations Orchestration Product Manager to execute the product vision and roadmap, providing technical input, delivery leadership, and operational oversight.

• Lead complex deployments and upgrades of the data historian and visualization stack, including AVEVA PI Data Archive, PI-AF, PI Notifications, PI Vision, PI Interfaces, and related components.

• Provide senior level, hands on troubleshooting and resolution support for incidents impacting industrial data platforms, working directly with manufacturing, automation, and IT partners to diagnose complex issues, restore service, and prevent recurrence in coordination with global support teams.

• Work closely with operations and support services to understand shop-floor data needs and translate them into practical, scalable technology solutions that improve day-to-day manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with process engineers and key users to define and maintain company-wide manufacturing assets, process-data requirements, and standard templates.

• Provide day-to-day technical oversight and leadership for application support teams, actively supporting incident investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution, and identifying opportunities to optimize system management and supportability.

• Coordinate execution across a distributed, global team model, working closely with delivery and support teams across regions to ensure alignment, timely decision-making, and effective escalation handling.

• Partner with automation and application leads to define and maintain robust data and system integration standards.

• Drive continuous improvement of the Data Enablement product’s processes, governance, and best practices.

• Contribute to SDLC and computer validation practices where applicable.

What We’re Looking For

• 8-12+ years of experience in manufacturing; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years in automation or Information Technology.

• Experience leading delivery and operation of enterprise industrial data platforms within complex, multi-site environments.

• Deep, hands-on experience with AVEVA PI Systems, including architecture, PI-DA, AF, Analysis, Notifications, PI Vision, DAS, PI Interfaces, and integrations with larger data platforms.

• Ability to design and explain different PI architectures (on-prem, virtualized, hybrid) and integration patterns.

• Extensive exposure to manufacturing control systems (DeltaV, PLC/SCADA, etc.) and common manufacturing analytics use cases.

• Good working knowledge of IT infrastructure considerations that affect data systems (networking, virtualization, storage).

• Experience with SDLC methodology and computer validation concepts.

• Familiarity with modern manufacturing data ecosystems and relevant Industry 4.0 concepts (e.g., IoT platforms, data brokers, OPC UA technologies, edge solutions) as they relate to industrial data integration.

• Self-driven with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline preferred.

Required Skills

  • AVEVA PI System, Change Controls, Computer Technical Support, Incident Management, Management System Development, Problem Management, Software Configurations, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Testing, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills

  • Global manufacturing environments, distributed delivery models, pharma manufacturing operations, industrial data platform operations, cross-regional execution leadership

Required Skills:

Audit Management, Business Process Improvements, Computer Science, Computer Technical Support, Data Management, Design, Digital Transformation, Global Team Collaboration, Incident Investigations, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Management System Development, Manufacturing Environments, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Leadership

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/29/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Sr. Specialist, Engineering (Onsite)

Remote (Usa - New Jersey - Rahway, USA) Posted today

$117000 - $184200

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

The Rahway FLEx (Formulation Laboratory & Experimentation) Center is a flexible, agile facility that brings together capabilities, operations, and talent to accelerate the pipeline—

Pharmaceutical Operations & Clinical Supply is seeking applicants for a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to support specialty dosage forms and oral solid dosage (OSD) GMP development activities on second shift. The successful incumbent will serve as the technical lead for shift production, coordinating safety, quality, and equipment decisions. This role evaluates safety, product/process quality, and equipment performance and determines the appropriate path forward to protect patients, people, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own technical decisions for the shift and act as the primary production engineering point of contact for Non‑Sterile operations.
  • Evaluate safety, quality, and equipment status; make real‑time technical determinations on next steps, including stop‑work when risk warrants; escalate and document per cGMP expectations.
  • Serve as owner and trainer for key equipment with emphasis on specialty setups (e.g., spray drying, autoinjector assembly, potent‑processing isolators).
  • Lead room readiness and equipment readiness: plan/execute room setup; equipment assembly/disassembly; cleaning; line clearance; changeover.
  • Author, execute, and close GMP documentation (batch records, logs, investigations, CAPA, change controls); ensure data integrity in MES (e.g., PAS‑X) and ALCOA principles.
  • Troubleshoot equipment/system issues and drive root‑cause analysis with peer specialists, formulation scientists, facility engineers, and automation engineers; implement robust corrections/preventive actions.
  • Coach and develop the shift team by actively sharing knowledge, standardizing best practices, and identifying improvements that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Lead improvement activities on one of the specialty equipment trains in the oral solid dosage facility
  • Champion Ways of Working and continuous improvement; lead small projects from scoping through qualification and handover.
  • Approves equipment disposition (repair, replace, optimize) based on condition, reliability, and product requirements; coordinates with Maintenance/Facilities, Automation, production, process engineering and formulators.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical) or equivalent GMP manufacturing experience.
  • 5+ years in GMP clinical or commercial manufacturing (OSD or specialty dosage forms) with hands‑on equipment setup, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP, data integrity, batch documentation, investigations, and CAPA.
  • Experience with OCT, FCT and encapsulation manufacturing; spray dryers, autoinjector assemblies, isolators (OEB4/OEB5), or comparable specialty equipment.
  • Strong problem solving and root‑cause analysis skills; ability to lead and train operators/technicians on the floor.
  • Ability to work second shift on‑site in classified GMP suites.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MES experience (e.g., PAS‑X) and proficiency with electronic logbooks and quality systems.
  • Exposure to potent compound handling and containment strategies; respirator/gowning certification a plus.
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification or practical application; familiarity with TPM/RCM and basic reliability tools.
  • Working knowledge of EHS risk assessment (JSA/WRAs) and equipment qualification/validation basics.

eligibleforERP

NSBE2026

PSCS

FLEx2026

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Testing, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Management, Equipment Qualification, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Design, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Thinking, Technical Leadership, Technical Problem-Solving, Technical Writing

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/29/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Remote (Usa - California - South San Francisco (Grand Ave), USA) Posted today

$131400 - $206800

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Senior Scientist, Discovery Chemistry

Our Company is seeking exceptional chemists for positions within the Discovery Chemistry Department. The successful candidate will join multidisciplinary, highly collaborative discovery teams to invent novel medicines by applying innovative synthetic chemistry, analytical techniques, and data analysis to design and synthesize drug candidates and intermediates. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through collaborations with talented and dedicated colleagues while advancing your career.

Specific responsibilities will include the following:

  • Act as an expert in the laboratory, executing on program and chemistry strategy.
  • Develop and utilize innovative synthetic, medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology problem solving skills coupled with analysis of diverse data sets to build structure-activity relationships.
  • Design, synthesize, purify, and characterize drug candidates and/or chemical probes in target identification and validation, hit-to-lead, and lead optimization programs.
  • Provide scientific mentoring and technical training of team members.
  • Establish a substantial external scientific presence including authoring significant scientific publications and presentations.

To accomplish the above, the successful candidate must be a creative and innovative scientist with strong organic synthesis, problem solving, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.

Required Education:

  • B.S in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or related scientific discipline with seven (7) years’ experience, M.S. in related fields with four (4) years’ experience, or a Ph.D. in related fields (received by Summer 2026) with 0-2 years’ experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Extensive experience in organic synthesis with emphasis on methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, and/or physical organic chemistry.
  • Ability to solve complex problems.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Method Development, Chemical Proteomics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemometrics, Chromatography, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Flow Cytometry, Machine Learning (ML), Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics, Motivation Management, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Protein Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Synthetic Biology

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$131,400.00 - $206,800.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Associate Director, Engineering

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$142400 - $224100

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Associate Director, Raw Material & Release Management

Within Planning and Manufacturing Systems (PAMS) in our Research Division's Bioprocess Clinical Manufacturing and Technology (BCMT), the Associate Director, Raw Material & Release Management (P4) is the single accountable lead for end-to-end management of raw materials, culture media/buffers, excipients, single-use components, and GMP supplies that support pilot-scale GMP manufacture of clinical biologic bulk (vaccines, therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies). Based in the Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) / VAX PR&D environment, this role combines advanced materials planning and procurement with release management, validated system stewardship, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure compliant, timely, and cost‑effective material readiness for multiple clinical campaigns.

The role operates at the intersection of Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality/Release, Procurement, Manufacturing and Research divisions network, Biological Support Operations (BSO), and external suppliers. The Associate Director is responsible for strategy and execution across sourcing, inventory, release, documentation, and continuous improvement, and will represent material readiness risks and mitigations to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own end‑to‑end lifecycle for raw materials, culture media/buffers, excipients, single‑use components and GMP supplies for pilot‑scale clinical bulk manufacturing: forecasting, prioritization, sourcing (internal Manufacturing and Research divisions and external vendors), procurement, receiving, storage, distribution, and disposition.
  • Lead release activities: author/review release documentation, coordinate testing submissions and lab turnaround, and ensure timely product availability for clinical campaign timelines.
  • Manage validated systems and data integrity for release and inventory workflows (SAP, RLIMS2, Veeva, MEDS): define requirements, support enhancements, and act as SME liaison between end users and Quality.
  • Translate regulatory and quality expectations (cGMP, CFR, data integrity/ALCOA+) into procedures and system controls; partner with Quality to define acceptance criteria, manage deviations/CAPAs, and support filings/audits.
  • Coordinate culture media/buffer manufacture (internal and external): forecasting, scheduling, batch documentation, and lead laboratory studies with Process Development when required to define critical parameters.
  • Maintain and optimize inventory visibility and storage capacity (including single‑use), implement replenishment strategies, and drive mitigation plans for shortages, supplier issues, or quality holds.
  • Author and enforce SOPs, release protocols, work instructions, and change‑control documentation using validated repositories and tools.
  • Lead cross‑functional projects: develop charters/scopes/schedules/resource plans/risk registers/budgets; manage vendors, run status meetings, and report KPIs and risks to stakeholders.
  • Provide production support: coordinate incident management for material shortages or release failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions with Quality and Procurement.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, improve inventory turns, reduce cost, and enhance compliance (Lean/Six Sigma principles).
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to planners and release staff; participate in network benchmarking and standardization across sites.
  • Must be available for occasional off‑shift or overtime work to support critical campaign execution.

Education Requirements:

  • BS, MS, or MBA degree in Engineering or Biological Sciences with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience within the Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical industry.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience in raw material planning/procurement and inventory management for GMP manufacturing is required, with SAP experience.
  • Proven experience in release management for raw materials and culture media, including generation and review of release documentation, coordination with testing laboratories, and disposition decisions, is essential.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for Supplier Change Notifications: track, review, assess impact, coordinate supplier/internal mitigation or qualification activities, and document outcomes in change‑control systems.
  • Practical experience with validated systems and document repositories (for example RLIMS2, SAP, Veeva, MEDS)
  • The candidate must have strong knowledge of regulatory requirements governing clinical supply manufacture and release (cGMP, CFR) and data integrity best practices.
  • The role requires proven project management and stakeholder management skills—scope, schedule, resource, risk and issue management—and comfort reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving skills, strong attention to detail, advanced Excel capabilities, and strong interpersonal and communication skills capable of influencing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment are also required.
  • The candidate must be able to work effectively in a dynamic environment where priorities constantly shift, quickly reprioritizing tasks and decisions to support time-sensitive clinical manufacturing campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred experience includes work in biologics pilot-scale or aseptic manufacturing supporting clinical campaign timelines, experience managing single-use technology inventory and supply chains, and experience with supplier qualification and vendor management for biological raw materials.
  • Formal training or certification in Lean/Six Sigma, PMP, or GAMP is desirable.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring staff and leading cross-functional teams is preferred.

PRD #PRD

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Chemical Engineering, Customer-Focused, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Drug Product Development, Estimation and Planning, GMP Compliance, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Quality Control, Monoclonal Antibodies, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Polyclonal Antibody Production, Process Control Automation, Process Optimization, Procurement, Product Formulation, Production Support, Project Management, Release Documentation, Release Management, Safety Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/29/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Sr. Spclst, Engineering (2nd Shift) - Onsite

Remote (Usa - New Jersey - Rahway, USA) Posted today

$117000 - $184200

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Job Description:

The Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center in Rahway, New Jersey, features a cutting-edge sterile drug product cGMP clinical supply manufacturing facility, known as FLEx Sterile. The FLEx Sterile facility is poised to play a pivotal role in the long-term success of delivering our clinical pipeline to patients worldwide, encompassing a diverse range of product modalities, including sterile small molecules, biologics, vaccines, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The FLEx organization has a mission to enable development of our Company’s pipeline products with speed, agility, and rigor. This mission will be accomplished by: 1) Enabling robust formulation and process development with flexible physical and digital infrastructure; 2) Delivering compliant, high quality clinical supplies; 3) Developing talents with a new operating model and promoting a growth mindset. As the facility nears completion of its Process Simulation execution, this presents an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to learn, demonstrate themselves, and grow with a rapidly expanding team.

The FLEx organization is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve the role of Senior Specialist, Technical Operations Engineer, reporting to the Technical Operations Lead. The successful candidate will support routine operations through timely troubleshooting of production equipment issues, establishment of new processes and implementation of continuous improvement projects with goals to reduce operation cycle time, errors, and costs. This individual will collaborate closely with the Production, New Product Introduction, Facilities, Equipment, Automation and Quality teams to ensure compliant, right first time execution and timely delivery of business goals. The role is on-site, based in Rahway, NJ and will support our second shift operations which operate from 3:30 PM EST to 12AM EST. Due to the nature of second shift operations, flexibility and overtime may be required occasionally to coordinate with personnel from first shift. Occasional weekend work may also be required to support operations.

Education Minimum Requirements:

  • BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Subject Matter Expertise in various sterile processing equipment such as automated filling lines, lyophilizers, autoclaves, part washers, isolators and etc.
  • Knowledge of automation systems such as PLC, DCS, and MES.
  • Knowledge of Drug Product processing aseptic processing techniques.
  • Experience in leading and supporting quality investigations of deviations and change management.
  • Familiarity with United States and European Union GMP and Safety compliance regulations.
  • Ability to prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and current GXP documents.
  • Possesses effective project management skills to drive process improvement.  Able to communicate clearly business/compliance driver, develop and manage project plan to meet deliverables, and escalate issues with meeting objectives to avoid schedule impact.
  • Strong technical aptitude and critical thinking skills to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues on the production floor.
  • Possess and leverages strong working knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures to train others efficiently.  Applies knowledge to improve processes.
  • Familiarity with common Drug Product processing unit operations such as mixing, filtration, temperature control and etc.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to cultivate and leverage working relationships with stakeholders within department as well as across the organization.
  • Excellent organizational skills to multi-task.
  • Desire and willingness to learn, contribute and lead.
  • Track-record of independent problem-solving.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with Commissioning, Qualification and Validation of equipment.
  • Understanding of ISA88 and ISA95 principles.
  • Knowledge of Investigational drug regulatory requirements.
  • Understanding of Clinical Supply Chain Operations.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

PSCS

eligibleforERP

FLEx2026

Sterile2026

NSBE2026

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Testing, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Biomedical Engineering, Biopharmaceuticals, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Management, Equipment Qualification, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Improvement Projects, Job Descriptions, Machine Troubleshooting, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Supply Management, New Product Development, Process Design, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Optimization, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development, Strategic Thinking {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Associate Director, Maintenance, Utilities, & Engineering

Remote (Usa - Delaware - Wilmington (Biotech), USA) Posted today

$142400 - $224100

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

The Associate Director, Maintenance provides operational leadership and technical oversight of maintenance activities for the sterile product manufacturing site. In this role, the Associate Director ensures equipment reliability, safe work practices, and regulatory compliance while supporting production needs and continuous improvement initiatives.

In addition, this role will support the development and execution of the site’s Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) strategy and will actively participate throughout the project life cycle in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for utilities, facilities, and process equipment to ensure maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle considerations are incorporated into equipment and system design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Capital Projects & Equipment Lifecycle Support

  • Participate as the maintenance representative in major capital project design, execution, and start-up, with primary emphasis on start-up readiness—ensuring maintenance strategies, CMMS build-out, spare parts, diagnostic capabilities, SOPs, training, and reliable systems turnover are fully in place prior to qualification and initial manufacturing—along with participation in future capital equipment installations and small- to mid-scale upgrade projects, coordinating contractors and internal resources under engineering or project management leadership.

  • Attend and actively participate in utility, facility, and process equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) throughout the project life cycle.

  • Provide maintenance and reliability input during FATs to ensure:

  • Maintainability and accessibility are considered

  • Spare parts strategies are optimized
  • Standardization, diagnostics, and serviceability are aligned with site practices

  • Support equipment turnover to maintenance, including documentation review, CMMS asset setup, and maintenance strategy development.

Maintenance Operations & Leadership

  • Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations for assigned production areas, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance staff; ensure adherence to safe work practices and OSHA/GMP requirements.
  • Coordinate maintenance priorities with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and support production schedules.
  • Ensure accurate and timely execution and documentation of maintenance activities within the CMMS.
  • Maintain key maintenance performance metrics for assigned areas and communicate operational status to site leadership.

Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Support

  • Support the development, deployment, and ongoing execution of the site IFM strategy in alignment with site leadership objectives.
  • Serve as a key maintenance interface with IFM service providers, ensuring alignment with maintenance standards, safety expectations, and GMP requirements.
  • Participate in defining maintenance scopes of work, service-level expectations, and performance metrics related to IFM services.
  • Support monitoring of IFM performance and identification of continuous improvement opportunities at the operational level.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

  • Implement and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance tasks as defined by site strategy and reliability programs.
  • Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for major equipment or system failures; coordinate corrective actions with engineering and subject-matter experts.
  • Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles at the area or equipment level to reduce downtime and improve maintenance efficiency.
  • Support reliability improvement initiatives by providing operational insights on equipment performance and maintainability.

Compliance & Regulatory Readiness

  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements, safety regulations, and site procedures.
  • Prepare, maintain, and provide maintenance records and documentation to support internal reviews and regulatory inspections.
  • Support inspection readiness activities by ensuring assigned areas meet compliance and documentation expectations.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field with
  • Seven (7) years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing; sterile manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  • At least three (3) years in a supervisory or team-lead role with responsibility for maintenance technicians or supervisors.
  • Practical experience with CMMS, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Familiarity with GMP, safety regulations, and industry standards applicable to sterile manufacturing.
  • Proven experience troubleshooting process equipment and coordinating corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
  • Working knowledge of Lean principles or continuous improvement methods.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across production, quality, engineering, and facilities teams.

Preferred

  • Experience with potent compound manufacturing
  • Experience supporting or interfacing with Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) organizations.
  • Experience participating in or supporting FATs, SATs, and equipment qualification activities.
  • Exposure to predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography) or coordination with Predictive Maintenance (PdM) service providers.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and retain maintenance technicians.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Capital Projects, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Corrective Action Management, Corrective Maintenance, Digital Transformation, Documentation Review, Driving Continuous Improvement, Facility Management, GMP Compliance, HVAC Systems, Maintenance Documentation, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Strategy, Occupational Health and Safety Management, People Leadership, Predictive Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance Programs, Preventive Action, Process Control Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Safety Leadership, Technical Writing {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

05/2/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$87300 - $137400

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Our Digital Manufacturing Operations Team supporting our vibrant West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer Specialist to join their Team. This role will provide automation system support and expertise to enable our manufacturing division in the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products to customers and patients across the globe.

Responsible for problem resolution, implementation of process control, data collection techniques, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. Actively support, participate and embrace a diverse and inclusive culture including significant interaction with manufacturing, quality and engineering groups. Supports a broad spectrum of automated systems within GMP Manufacturing Operations.

General responsibilities include:

  • Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
  • Comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
  • Provide automation system support and expertise to assist the manufacture of quality vaccine products to meet site priorities.
  • Responsible and accountable for supporting all automation system components of the processes including on the shop floor support of manufacturing activities
  • Responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and closing-out change controls for automation related corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively. identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Lead or participate in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Stay current with latest automation technologies and trends and make recommendations for adoption
  • Provide off-site weekend/evening automation phone or on-site support for our 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Skill Requirements:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in GMP Manufacturing - pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry.
  • Familiarly with Computer system validation and regulatory GXP requirements.
  • Aseptic processing/sterile manufacturing experience.
  • Technical and operational expertise in the DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, HMI ASi/Field/Profibus or other related technologies.
  • Networking, Virtual Machines, Database management and other general IT administration.
  • Experience with data analytics tools (e.g. Spotfire, PowerBI)

Education Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 2 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation)
  • Or
  • High School Diploma and with 4 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation)

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Required Skills:

Data Management, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Process Manufacturing, Real-Time Programming, Regulatory Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), TIBCO Spotfire

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/1/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Associate Director, Engineering

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$129000 - $203100

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

At our company, we are dedicated to advancing the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals through innovative health solutions. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate Director of Engineering to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge biologic and vaccine drug substances, drug products, and medical device combination products. If you are driven by the power of leading-edge science and want to make a meaningful impact on global health, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise from initial design concept through product launch with a primary focus on biologic and vaccine drug substances, drug products, and medical device combination products (MDCPs).
  • Influence oral solid dosage form packaging design as needed based on complexity.
  • Understand considerations of complex packaging design and the interplay between product and package.
  • Identify and mitigate risks through structural and materials design optimization.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to influence the data-driven development of packaging systems for sterile and non-sterile products.
  • Upskill fellow packaging engineers on risk-based experimental design and data analysis.
  • Build inclusive, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Display ownership and proactively identify opportunities to build technical rigor into standard work and packaging platforms.
  • Drive the right risk posture that balances technical probability, cost and resources, and trade-offs across various groups.
  • Navigate complex situations in a fast-paced environment while aligning packaging with product and patient needs.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree (B.S./B.A) in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with ten (10) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience; OR
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with eight (8) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience; OR
  • PhD in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with five (5) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Large molecule autoinjector design experience
  • End-to-End experience in packaging of pharmaceutical and/or medical device/combination products.
  • Knowledge of current US and global Regulations, ICH guidance, ISO standards, and quality system regulations for pharmaceutical packaging.
  • Experience with a variety of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging types common in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Use of design and modeling tools to enhance understanding of distribution stresses and packaging dynamics.
  • Ability to determine interrogate the science, identify true requirements, and proactively detect critical flaws.
  • Leadership skills to enable collaboration with diverse business partners.
  • Ability to drive complex projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, embrace experimentation and learning, and model a growth mindset.
  • Ability to identify technical capability gaps and influence other engineers.
  • Excellent technical written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient in problem solving, risk-based decision-making, and use of standard work.
  • Ability to maintain subject matter expertise and help the organization grow and learn in packaging development.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Background in application of numerical design and modeling tools.
  • Quality by Design (QbD) experience.
  • Experience in defining standard work processes and documents.
  • Experience specifying, processing, and characterizing packaging materials.
  • Expertise in hypothesis development and testing, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments.
  • Lean Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma certification.

This document contains AI-generated content.

Required Skills:

Biologics, Combination Products, Compliance Packaging, Engineering Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Injection Devices, Leadership, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Packaging Engineering, Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technical Leadership

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/27/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Sr. Spclst, Engineering

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$117000 - $184200

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Applications are sought for a senior specialist position in our Research & Development Division's Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) automation engineering group.  Individual will lead and perform various automation activities supporting pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk biologic (vaccines and therapeutic proteins) clinical supplies.

Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but are not limited to:

  • Technically lead ongoing automation system support in the facility
  • Provide automation expertise for GMP clinical manufacturing campaigns in the facility
  • Lead and/or execute the design, scope, implementation, and GMP close out of pilot plant projects including the specification and automation integration of new equipment, upgrades and improvements
  • Author and review GMP change controls, test protocols, SDLC documentation, SOP’s, safety reviews, deviation investigations and actions
  • Lead ongoing maintenance and upgrade projects for automation systems in the facility
  • Work with the team to innovate and evaluate new technologies and automation systems to improve the pilot plant’s reliability and increase efficiency
  • Cross train in many areas and technologies
  • Actively work in a multi-discipline cross-functional project team environment

In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, an opportunity exists to collaborate across our Research & Development Division with automation and digital initiatives and to contribute towards defining/streamlining various business processes for efficient and flexible GMP clinical supply for products in all phases of development. Some off shift (second shift and weekends) will be required to support campaigns.  

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science with a minimum of 5 years of relevant automation experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
  • Previous automation experience supporting GMP production of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, or vaccines.  This includes executing GMP change controls.
  • Significant experience in one or more of the following automation technologies:  DeltaV, Ignition, PLC/SCADA.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with manufacturing equipment, process control, automation infrastructure design, and/or cybersecurity
  • Experience with integrating equipment automation systems with Enterprise IT managed systems (e.g. MES, virtualization, networking, windows and antivirus patching/updates)
  • Experience with Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc) and Tools (Jira/Confluence, RACI, GANTT)

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Testing, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Management, Equipment Qualification, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Design, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Thinking, Technical Leadership, Technical Problem-Solving, Technical Writing

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/27/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Spclst, Engineering

Remote (Usa - Pennsylvania - West Point, USA) Posted today

$87300 - $137400

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Applications are being sought for an Engineering Specialist position in our Company's Research & Development division Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) automation engineering group.  Individual will perform various automation activities supporting pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk biologic (vaccines and therapeutic proteins) clinical supplies.

Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but are not limited to:

  • Providing ongoing automation system support and executing projects in the facility, with progression to leading those projects
  • Participating in the design, scope, implementation, and maintenance of pilot plant projects
  • Actively working in a multi-discipline project team environment
  • Developing and maintaining SDLC documentation.
  • Participating/leading in the troubleshooting of various automation system technologies
  • Participating/leading in upgrade and ongoing maintenance projects on systems in the facility.
  • Cross training in a variety of technologies
  • Supporting automation needs across the facility
  • Working with the team to innovate and evaluate new technologies and automation systems to improve the pilot plant’s reliability and increase efficiency

In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, an opportunity exists to contribute towards digital initiatives to support efficient and flexible GMP clinical supply for products in all phases of development. Some overtime (including weekends) and occasional second shift work may be required.  

Education Minimum Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science with at least 2 full years of relevant experience, or at least 1 year of experience with a master’s degree.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Previous experience with industrial automation system configuration or programming at a production or lab scale
  • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both in a team setting and independently

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Experience in a GMP regulated industry
  • Knowledge in any of the following: Systems communication/integration, DeltaV, Ignition, PLC’s, Unicorn, manufacturing IT, process/system control, systems communication (interfaces)
  • Experience with production equipment

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Automation Engineering, Automation Framework Design, cGMP Guidelines, Computer Science, Electronic Batch Records, GMP Compliance, Industrial Automation, Innovation, Laboratory Experiments, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing, Medical Supplies, Personal Initiative, Pilot Plant Operations, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Product Development, Product Formulation, Product Lifecycle, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Sterile Manufacturing, Systems Troubleshooting, Teamwork {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/27/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Associate Director, Technical Operations (Drug Substance)

Remote (Usa - Delaware - Wilmington (Biotech), USA) Posted today

$142400 - $224100

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Welcome to the Future of Precision Oncology – Join Us in Wilmington, DE!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our cutting-edge Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delaware—a bold step forward in transforming cancer care through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven science. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to be part of the next wave of cancer care. Whether you're an engineer, scientist, operator, or quality expert, your work here will contribute to life-changing therapies for patients around the world. Together, we’ll build a facility that not only meets the highest standards of safety and innovation but also fosters a culture of excellence, inclusion, and impact.

Join us in Wilmington and help shape the future of cancer treatment—one molecule at a time.

In this position the Technical Operations Associate Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring oversight of various aspects of manufacturing, change management and technology transfer of programs to the site. In partnership with site manufacturing team will provide comprehensive manufacturing and technical leadership to the DS organization supporting the continued build, commissioning and qualification. This position will continue within the role from design through operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and engage with the engineering design firms in detailed design on all aspects of drug substance manufacturing.
  • Lead and drive the Process Hazard Analyses and Quality Risk Assessments as necessary.
  • Active participation in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
  • Develop project appropriate guidance documents as necessary.
  • Execute automation sprints as necessary in the drug substance area.
  • Support equipment qualification deliverables including equipment Commissioning & Qualification, IOQ, etc.
  • Creation, review and revision of technical documents including manufacturing batch records, SOPs and technical memos.
  • Provide Manufacturing and Technical expertise to the manufacturing team and leadership of the Technical Operations team, including areas such as conjugation, chromatography, tangential flow filtration and filling.
  • Oversee the Engineering Batches, Process Performance Qualifications and commercial manufacturing including authoring relevant filing sections.
  • Provide technical leadership for new product introductions (Tech Transfer).
  • Support technical deliverables within Drug Substance to support the successful product launch.
  • Provide manufacturing and technical support for RFT implementation and execution.
  • Communicate complex technical issues to stakeholders, external customers, agencies.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related discipline.
  • Eight or more (8+) years working in a cGMP biological, vaccine or pharma facility.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and operate within a matrix team to execute on the floor activities such as FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ and Engineering batches.
  • Previous experience of manufacturing and technical support of shakedown batches engineering batches, developmental batches and PPQ runs.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities as project demands change.
  • Demonstrated skills in planning, communication (oral and written) and technical writing.

Preferred

  • Start-up experience in a large-scale commercial drug substance facility highly desirable with hands-on experience with antibody drug conjugates highly preferred.
  • Expertise in chromatography and TFF operations will be advantageous.
  • Previous experience with CQV activities will be advantageous.
  • Experience in data driven approach to root cause analysis and prioritization of continuous improvement initiatives e.g., Six Sigma.
  • Experience in a risk-based approach to manufacturing through use of tools such as FMEA.

Required Skills:

Antibodies, Antibodies, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), API Manufacturing, Change Control Systems, Change Request Management, Chemical Process Development, Chromatography, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Detailed Design, Deviation Management, Equipment Qualification, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), GMP Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Immunochemistry, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Validation, Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT), People Leadership, Process Optimization, Production Supervision, Regulatory Inspections, Regulatory Requirements {+ 8 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/5/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Associate Director, Technical Operations (Drug Product)

Remote (Usa - Delaware - Wilmington (Biotech), USA) Posted today

$142400 - $224100

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Welcome to the Future of Precision Oncology – Join Us in Wilmington, DE!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our cutting-edge Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delaware—a bold step forward in transforming cancer care through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven science. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to be part of the next wave of cancer care. Whether you're an engineer, scientist, operator, or quality expert, your work here will contribute to life-changing therapies for patients around the world. Together, we’ll build a facility that not only meets the highest standards of safety and innovation but also fosters a culture of excellence, inclusion, and impact.

Join us in Wilmington and help shape the future of cancer treatment—one molecule at a time.

In this position the Technical Operations Associate Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring oversight of various aspects of manufacturing, change management and technology transfer of programs to the site. In partnership with site manufacturing team will provide comprehensive manufacturing and technical leadership to the DP organization supporting the continued build, commissioning and qualification. This position will continue within the role from design through operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and engage with the engineering design firms in detailed design on all aspects of drug product manufacturing.
  • Lead and drive the Process Hazard Analyses and Quality Risk Assessments as necessary.
  • Active participation in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
  • Develop project appropriate guidance documents as necessary.
  • Execute automation sprints as necessary in the drug product area.
  • Support equipment qualification deliverables including equipment Commissioning & Qualification, IOQ, etc.
  • Creation, review and revision of technical documents including manufacturing batch records, SOPs and technical memos.
  • Provide Manufacturing and Technical expertise to the manufacturing team and leadership of the Technical Operations team, including areas such as formulation, filling, isolators, lyophilization and aseptic processing.
  • Oversee the Engineering Batches, Process Performance Qualifications and commercial manufacturing including authoring relevant filing sections.
  • Provide technical leadership for new product introductions (Tech Transfer).
  • Support technical deliverables within Drug Product to support the successful product launch.
  • Provide manufacturing and technical support for RFT implementation and execution.
  • Communicate complex technical issues to stakeholders, external customers, agencies.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related discipline.
  • Eight or more (8+) years working in a cGMP biological, vaccine or pharma facility.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and operate within a matrix team to execute on the floor activities such as FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ and Engineering batches.
  • Previous experience of manufacturing and technical support of shakedown batches, engineering batches, developmental batches and PPQ runs.
  • Experience in data driven approach to root cause analysis and prioritization of continuous improvement initiatives e.g., Six Sigma.
  • Experience in a risk-based approach to manufacturing through use of tools such as FMEA.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities as project demands change.
  • Demonstrated skills in planning, communication (oral and written) and technical writing.

Preferred

  • Start-up experience in a large-scale commercial drug product facility highly desirable with hands-on experience with antibody drug conjugates highly preferred.
  • Expertise in drug product filling and lyophilization operations will be advantageous.
  • Previous experience with CQV activities will be advantageous.

Required Skills:

Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), API Manufacturing, Change Control Systems, Change Management, Change Request Management, Chemical Process Development, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Detailed Design, Equipment Qualification, GMP Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Validation, Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT), People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Characterization, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Optimization, Production Supervision, Regulatory Inspections, Regulatory Requirements, Results-Oriented {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/5/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Principal Scientist (Director), Chemistry

Remote (Usa - New Jersey - Rahway, USA) Posted today

$173200 - $272600

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Description

Our company is currently seeking an exceptional chemist for a group leader position within the Process Chemistry Department located at our Rahway, NJ site. A successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative laboratory scientists with broad deliverables ranging from the design of manufacturing routes for drug candidates to executing and coordinating deliveries of active pharmaceutical ingredient to support our company's pipeline and products. We are looking for a team player with strong leadership skills and ability and passion for mentoring and working along others in a laboratory setting. The candidate will work closely within multidisciplinary teams comprised of synthetic organic chemists, engineers, and external research partners

(both academic and industrial). A Ph.D. in chemistry or related discipline with a demonstrated ability for taking initiative and innovative problem solving is critical. A successful candidate is expected to apply cutting edge methodologies into synthetic routes to accelerate deliveries of active pharmaceutical ingredient to support pre-clinical and clinical studies. An established excellent reputation for scientific excellence supported by publications and external presentations is expected. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to drive results as a team leader.

Education Minimum Requirement

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related discipline

Required Experience and Skills

  • Minimum 7 years of experience with a proven track record of successful research in process chemistry
  • Must have a strong track record of delivering results via innovation and fearless problem solving.
  • Broad expertise in organic synthesis and experience in pharmaceutical process chemistry and adjacencies
  • Demonstrated ability for taking initiative, creativity and innovation in problem solving
  • Productivity and efficiency working in the laboratory
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent collaboration skills
  • Established scientific reputation supported by publications and external presentations

Required Skills:

Academic Presentations, Accountability, Bioconjugation, Computational Chemistry, Creativity, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE), Machine Learning (ML), Organic Synthesis, Professional Networking, Project Leadership, Research Proposal Development, Scientific Leadership, Scientific Literature Search, Strategic Thinking, Structure Based Drug Design, Synthetic Chemistry

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/28/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Senior Specialist, Engineering

Remote (Usa - Kansas - De Soto, USA) Posted today

$117000 - $184200

Open Role Brief Quick scan for responsibilities, requirements, and tone before you dive deeper.

Job Description

Senior Specialist, Engineering – GES Tech Center

Level – P3

Global Engineering Solutions (GES) is responsible for the design, construction, and delivery of advanced manufacturing facilities and laboratories worldwide. We provide premier engineering solutions in the pharmaceutical industry through technical innovation and project management to deliver important life-saving medicines and vaccines to patients. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities to impact Large and Small Molecule areas within our company's Manufacturing Division and Animal Health division lines of business, including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation. Our Engineers provide solutions for internal and external manufacturing needs in support of operational efficiencies, continuous improvement, and innovations.

Our Animal Health Division is investing $895 million in expanding our manufacturing and research & development facilities in De Soto, Kansas — the state’s largest economic development project to date. The Senior Specialist operates under the guidance of the GES Process Lead and is part of a high performing team accountable for implementation of this major project within our Company's growing portfolio of Animal Health work. The individual collaborates with other Integrated Project Team (IPT) members (e.g., Project Management, Technology, Maintenance, Automation, Plant Operations and Safety), Engineering Firms and Vendors to progress deliverables. The Senior Specialist would be responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of engineering solutions on a suite team. Core work includes equip/scope generation, process & facility design, equipment selection, vendor interaction, factory acceptance testing, technology transfer, construction support, equipment qualification, facility start-up and process demonstrations.

Preferred candidates will possess experience with engineering design, equipment operation, startup, and troubleshooting, and C&Q activities. They should demonstrate a proven aptitude for leading project design endeavors and offering creative solutions that align with business objectives. Additionally, the role may involve supervising junior engineers and collaboration with resources from an engineering firm.  Previous managerial experience in a similar position is desirable.

The Senior Specialist primary responsibility entails:

  • Exhibiting strong technical/engineering leadership, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills for both decision making and guiding team members.
  • Leading a cross functional suite team of 5-10 members through the stage gates of a project and setting them up for success with knowledge transfer.
  • Ensuring deliverables conform to our standards and practices; and are technically sound.
  • Providing technical guidance during project implementation, assures viability of technology to meet design intent.
  • Collaborating with other technical functions to ensure successful technology transfers of new and in-line products.
  • Flexibility with travel up to 50%.

Job Description in Primary Posting Language

  • This position will function as the technical/engineering process engineer with prior experience supporting Biologics, Vaccine and/or Sterile Projects.

Education Minimum Requirement:

  • B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) or Science is required.  An advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Business is preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry such as Process-Equipment Engineering Design,  Capital Project implementation, Technical Operations, or Operations/EMU.
  • 3+ years experience leading cross functional teams in the startup and C&Q execution of capital projects.
  • Experience with an equipment life cycle approach including specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification.
  • Understanding of unit operations specific to vaccine/biologic manufacturing, including hygienic design and aseptic requirements for Buffer Prep, Formulation, and CIP/SIP and experience with primary and secondary packaging operations.
  • Experience with capital projects that followed a stage gate capital management process.
  • Excellent collaboration and engagement as a team player with dependable interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Multitasking/time management skills which deliver on time and quality work.
  • Core knowledge should include specification of unit operations, P&ID reviews, Hazard Analysis, equipment operation, commissioning & qualification execution.
  • Work independently and meet timelines in a fast-paced team-based environment.
  • Strong self-motivation; proactive, high-energy, "can do" work ethic; ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a positive attitude.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Capital Projects, Change Control Processes, Collaborative Communications, Construction, Customer-Oriented, Engineering Standards, Equipment Commissioning, Equipment Specifications, Global Engineering, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Knowledge Transfer, Maintenance Engineering, Manufacturing Process Validation, Multitasking, Process Optimization, Project Implementations, Project Management, Self Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Technical Support, Technical Transfer, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/2/2026

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