Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Substance)
MerckElkton, VA · full time · Director
$173,200 – $272,600
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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