Associate Director, Biologics Engineering & Tech Transfer

Merck & Co.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision health care

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Engineering in Biologics External Manufacturing Technology, based in the USA, to lead tech transfer and collaborations with External Partners.

You will drive compliance, supply, continuous improvement and cost reduction, mentor teams, and ensure readiness for inspections and product transfers across the vaccines/biologics portfolio. This role requires biologics manufacturing expertise and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business.
• 8+ years post-bachelor's degree experience in Drug Substance/Drug Product vaccines/biologics.
• Expertise leading technical transfers.
• Advanced problem-solving and team leadership.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a single point of technical contact to External Partners and sites.
• Provide technical oversight for complex partnership models.
• Accountable for tech transfer delivery (on-time, within budget).
• Guide external partner assessments and due diligence.
• Develop and execute validation strategies for products.
• Lead investigations and solutioning with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous process verification and performance monitoring.
• Ensure inspection readiness for new product introductions and transfers.

Skills

Coordination

Adaptability

Automation Systems

Biologics

External Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Change Leadership

Problem Identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Business

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Engineering in Biologics External Manufacturing Technology, based in the USA, to lead tech transfer and collaborations with External Partners.

You will drive compliance, supply, continuous improvement and cost reduction, mentor teams, and ensure readiness for inspections and product transfers across the vaccines/biologics portfolio. This role requires biologics manufacturing expertise and strong leadership.