Associate Director, Biologics Process Development

MSD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director in Process Development Large Molecules in the US to lead a technology transfer team from R&D to commercial production. The role emphasizes robust process development, risk assessment, and collaboration with R&D, operations, quality, and regulatory groups to ensure on‑time file and launch targets.

The incumbent will manage a high‑performing team, drive continuous improvement, and oversee stage‑gate reviews while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science/engineering field is required with advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum years of relevant post‑graduate experience per delineated levels; strong project leadership in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EMA, FDA, and/or USDA regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Process Development – develop robust processes and ensure right‑first‑time technology transfer from R&D to operations for antigens and final products.
• People Management – build and coach a high‑performing technology transfer team and drive safety, compliance, technical excellence and career development.
• Technical Excellency – data‑driven decision making, drive process improvements, manage risk methodologies and lab experiments to reduce COGs.
• Strategic Leadership – manage strategic initiatives and align goals with technology organization.

Skills

Biopharmaceutical Industry

Coaching Employees

Decision Making

Life Sciences Industry

Life Sciences R&D

People Leadership

Process Development

Technical Operations

Technology Transfer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology/Biology or related field

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director in Process Development Large Molecules in the US to lead a technology transfer team from R&D to commercial production. The role emphasizes robust process development, risk assessment, and collaboration with R&D, operations, quality, and regulatory groups to ensure on‑time file and launch targets.

The incumbent will manage a high‑performing team, drive continuous improvement, and oversee stage‑gate reviews while ensuring regulatory compliance and