$173,200 – $272,600
Listed on Merck’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This director-level role leads pharmaceutical operations and team development at a new small-molecule manufacturing site, balancing site ramp-up and long-term operational excellence. The position suits experienced operations leaders with strong regulatory and manufacturing backgrounds who can build organizational culture and drive continuous improvement.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific/technical discipline
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing
- Leadership experience in manufacturing, technical operations, quality operations, engineering, or production planning
- Direct and indirect report management
- cGMP and quality systems knowledge
- Operational planning and project leadership experience
- Ability to manage complex, multi-priority environments
- Financial stewardship and resource planning experience
- Lean Six Sigma or structured problem-solving tool application
- Change leadership and coaching skills
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
- Small molecule or oral solid dose manufacturing experience
- Manufacturing site start-up, transformation, or ramp-up experience
- Future-state operating model or organizational governance development
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Highly matrixed global manufacturing environment experience
- Demonstrated talent development and succession planning success
- Capacity, capital, and supply planning experience
- Inspection readiness and deviation management familiarity