Associate Director, Engineering - Specialty Products and Services at Merck & Co, Inc in West Point, PA
Job Description New hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law. The Vaccines Operating Unit at our Company is undergoing significant growth across multiple product franchises at the West Point, PA site. The Associate Director, Engineering, will be responsible for the management and oversight of the technical operations team responsible for supporting Specialty Product & Services (SPS) manufacturing in Buildings 28 and 62 at the West Point site. This role will report to the Director of Technical Operations within the Shared Services End-to-End (E2E). As the Specialty Products and Services (SPS) technical lead, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the broader SPS technical team through execution of a portfolio of work including:
direct shop-floor support and deviation management, proactive equipment and process improvements, change control, strategic projects, capital projects, and validation activities. The Associate Director will be accountable for delivery on this portfolio of work to meet business objectives and ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, medias and buffer and Black Widow Spider Antivenin bulk. In this role, the technical lead will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 10 scientists and engineers and maintaining an empowered team culture with a focus on employee growth and development.
Responsibilities:
Manage the SPS technical portfolio of work to maintain compliant supply and meet business objectives, including communication of status to leadership and various stakeholders. Operate with a high degree of independence, assuring alignment with appropriate functional leaders and stakeholders while advancing the team's assigned portfolio of initiatives. The incumbent will collaborate and engage with multiple functional organizations such as Operations, Technology, Quality, Automation, Global Engineering Services, Procurement, Finance, Above Site Technology, Regulatory, among others. Manage team resources and prioritizes as aligned with business needs to include process/project support, and continuous improvement activities - e.g. improve safety/compliance, reduce cost and increase consistency and efficiency. Recruit and hire team members as necessary. Provides technical guidance to staff, colleagues or customers as well as anticipates and interprets the customer needs to identify solutions. Includes approval of technical documentation including protocols, deviation management, qualification, change control, validation etc. as required. Responsible for presenting technical discussions to regulatory agencies during inspections. Direct working teams in the development of technical standards and approaches, technical capability building and provide leadership in leveraging digital and MPS methodologies. Develop and assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools. Build talent by coaching and developing the members of the Technical Operations team to ensure appropriate breadth, depth and skill sets across the team to maintain and drive the business forward. Provides/solicits regular feedback from team and colleagues. Develops technical/professional staff through coaching, assignment selection and associated training. Minimum required education:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field. Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum 7 years manufacturing or development experience in the areas of biologics, vaccine, or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities. Technical expertise in the development or support of bulk biologics or vaccine processes. Experience managing one or more direct reports. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams for delivery of complex projects. Demonstrated skill in portfolio management and developing and leading high performing teams. Highly developed communication, leadership and teamwork skills and ability to drive accountability. Ability to maintain strong working relationships with technical, quality and operations leaders in the internal and external network. Provide strong leadership and demonstrate business acumen. Demonstrate skill in process/project management and developing and leading high performing teams. Proven record in change execution management, and strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to drive accountability. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners as needed to achieve business goals. Preferred Experience and Skills:
Regulatory inspection presentation experience with external regulatory authority representatives. Demonstrated leadership and capabilities in operational excellence and six sigma methods. Manager of manager experience. Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. Who we are We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. 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. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Mechanical Engineering, Chemical EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
direct shop-floor support and deviation management, proactive equipment and process improvements, change control, strategic projects, capital projects, and validation activities. The Associate Director will be accountable for delivery on this portfolio of work to meet business objectives and ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, medias and buffer and Black Widow Spider Antivenin bulk. In this role, the technical lead will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 10 scientists and engineers and maintaining an empowered team culture with a focus on employee growth and development.
Responsibilities:
Manage the SPS technical portfolio of work to maintain compliant supply and meet business objectives, including communication of status to leadership and various stakeholders. Operate with a high degree of independence, assuring alignment with appropriate functional leaders and stakeholders while advancing the team's assigned portfolio of initiatives. The incumbent will collaborate and engage with multiple functional organizations such as Operations, Technology, Quality, Automation, Global Engineering Services, Procurement, Finance, Above Site Technology, Regulatory, among others. Manage team resources and prioritizes as aligned with business needs to include process/project support, and continuous improvement activities - e.g. improve safety/compliance, reduce cost and increase consistency and efficiency. Recruit and hire team members as necessary. Provides technical guidance to staff, colleagues or customers as well as anticipates and interprets the customer needs to identify solutions. Includes approval of technical documentation including protocols, deviation management, qualification, change control, validation etc. as required. Responsible for presenting technical discussions to regulatory agencies during inspections. Direct working teams in the development of technical standards and approaches, technical capability building and provide leadership in leveraging digital and MPS methodologies. Develop and assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools. Build talent by coaching and developing the members of the Technical Operations team to ensure appropriate breadth, depth and skill sets across the team to maintain and drive the business forward. Provides/solicits regular feedback from team and colleagues. Develops technical/professional staff through coaching, assignment selection and associated training. Minimum required education:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field. Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum 7 years manufacturing or development experience in the areas of biologics, vaccine, or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities. Technical expertise in the development or support of bulk biologics or vaccine processes. Experience managing one or more direct reports. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams for delivery of complex projects. Demonstrated skill in portfolio management and developing and leading high performing teams. Highly developed communication, leadership and teamwork skills and ability to drive accountability. Ability to maintain strong working relationships with technical, quality and operations leaders in the internal and external network. Provide strong leadership and demonstrate business acumen. Demonstrate skill in process/project management and developing and leading high performing teams. Proven record in change execution management, and strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to drive accountability. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners as needed to achieve business goals. Preferred Experience and Skills:
Regulatory inspection presentation experience with external regulatory authority representatives. Demonstrated leadership and capabilities in operational excellence and six sigma methods. Manager of manager experience. Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. Who we are We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. 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. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Mechanical Engineering, Chemical EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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