# Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Substance)

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e8293559-5bf6-42ec-8437-861f1fc299e4

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Location: Elkton, VA
- Salary: 173200 – 272600 USD per year

## Summary

A director-level role leading technical operations for small molecule drug manufacturing at a U.S. biopharmaceutical facility. The position combines hands-on expertise in process engineering, scale-up, and manufacturing with people leadership to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across a growing site.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Change Management, Process Engineering, Process Validation

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- 10+ years in small molecule drug substance process development or manufacturing technical operations
- Knowledge of GMP and ICH guidelines
- Proven experience in technology transfer, scale-up, and process validation
- Track record leading complex investigations
- Experience driving organizational transformation

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (qualifies for 7+ years experience alternative)
- Prior responsibility for site portfolios
- Leadership experience across geographies

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---Virginia---Elkton/Director--Technical-Operations--Small-Molecule-Drug-Substance-_R404976-1