Associate Director Digital Project Manager

MSD Malaysia; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

35.5 days leave

Travel allowance

Excellent accessibility

Job summary

MSD Animal Health is seeking an Associate Director Digital Project Manager to lead end-to-end digital scope for major manufacturing capital projects across Europe, starting with the Boxmeer Animal Health site.

You will interface with business stakeholders, Global Engineering Solutions, Digital Manufacturing teams and external partners to ensure scalable, compliant technology solutions and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Extensive automation and digital solution delivery in large capital projects.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital, IT and automation scope for major capital projects.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams of internal experts and external partners.
• Drive project execution through Digital CoEs and vendors.
• Ensure alignment with technology standards and improve delivery processes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
• Manage complex project portfolios—prioritize, assess risks, allocate resources.
• Champion digital innovation to grow the manufacturing network.

Skills

Automation experience

Project management

GMP knowledge

System architecture

Pharma experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

PI

PAS-X

Job description

Job Description Technology is transforming the way we manufacture.

Drive the implementation of innovative digital and automation solutions that enable smarter, more connected and more efficient manufacturing operations across Europe.

Join our team as an: Associate Director Digital Project Manager

Welcome to the team The Digital Manufacturing Team partners closely with colleagues across the business to support our mission of delivering innovative medicines and vaccines to patients and customers around the world. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking team that leverages digital technologies and data-driven solutions to accelerate manufacturing excellence, enhance productivity, and enable business growth. Working at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and technology, we collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive digital transformation and support the future of our global manufacturing network.

About the role

As an Associate Director Digital Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end digital scope for major manufacturing capital investment projects across Continental Europe, initially supporting our Animal Health site in Boxmeer, with opportunities to contribute to future projects across the broader portfolio. Acting as a key interface between business stakeholders, Global Engineering Solutions, Digital Manufacturing teams and external partners, you will ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions that enable new and expanded manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for defining and overseeing the implementation of manufacturing and shop floor technologies, ensuring they are fit for purpose, scalable, compliant and aligned with business objectives. To succeed in this role, you will bring strong project management expertise, a solid understanding of manufacturing systems and the ability to build and lead cross-functional teams. Through your leadership, you will help accelerate digital transformation and support the continued growth of our manufacturing network while maintaining high standards of quality and operational excellence.

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Lead the digital, IT and automation scope for major capital projects, with responsibility for scope, budget and delivery.
• Build and lead high-performing teams of internal experts and external partners.
• Drive project execution through Digital Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and strategic vendors.
• Ensure alignment with technology standards and continuously improve delivery processes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
• Manage complex project portfolios, balancing priorities, risks and resources.
• Champion digital innovation and support the growth of our manufacturing network.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience delivering automation and digital solutions within large-scale capital projects.
• Proven experience with system implementation, configuration and solution delivery, supported by a strong understanding of system architecture.
• Experience managing system lifecycle activities, from deployment through ongoing support and enhancement.
• Solid experience working within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of validation processes and the system lifecycle within a GMP environment.
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networking, server technologies, virtualization and storage solutions.
• Experience with manufacturing platforms such as DeltaV, PI, and PAS-X is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
• At least 35.5 days of paid leave.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.
• Extensive development opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
• A high-quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options daily.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking available.
• A contribution toward your personal sports membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.
• Mental well-being support through Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a dedicated prayer and meditation room.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Employee Status: Regular

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.