Associate Director, Associate Director, Packaging Component Engineering

MSD

Closes in 7 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Wilson, NC
Salary
$129,000–$203,100 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 13, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $166k
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This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $161,150–$233,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Associate Director, Packaging Component Engineering

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The Associate Director for Packaging Component Engineering at our Wilson, NC human health packaging site leads a team responsible for supporting packaging and component engineering capabilities, focusing on effective lifecycle management, quality investigations, line projects, and continuous improvement. This role involves setting strategic direction for packaging components, overseeing supplier technical oversight, and driving cross-functional execution across the site and global teams. Daily tasks include authoring specifications, conducting validations, managing change control, and resolving complex issues to ensure reliable manufacturing performance. The position requires expertise in packaging operations, GMP environments, and formal problem-solving techniques like root cause analysis and Lean Six Sigma. Preferred candidates have a background in engineering standards, process improvements, materials science, and experience in supervisory roles. This role is pivotal for advancing our mission to deliver innovative health solutions that improve lives globally.

Skills

PackagingEngineering MaterialsScience LeanSixSigma GMP RootCauseAnalysis TechnicalWriting ManufacturingProcessImprovements ManufacturingScaleUp PackagingInnovation PackagingEquipment QualityRiskManagement CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead packaging component engineering function for Wilson site operations and new product introductions.
  • Set strategic direction for packaging component strategy, supplier oversight, and cross-functional execution.
  • Author and review technical documentation including specifications, validation packages, and regulatory documents.
  • Oversee quality, regulatory compliance, and change control activities related to packaging systems.
  • Direct troubleshooting and resolution of packaging line issues to ensure reliable manufacturing performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in science with at least 10 years of experience in packaging operations or pharmaceutical unit operations.
  • Comprehensive background in packaging processes and components, including GMP environment experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, along with effective analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Knowledge of formal problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis and Lean Six Sigma.
  • Technical writing and document review experience for deviations, change requests, SOPs, protocols, etc.
  • Experience in supervisory/management roles preferred but not required.

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