Associate Director, Biotech Process Development & Transfer

Merck; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking an Associate Director, Process Development Large Molecules to lead robust processes and seamless technology transfers from R&D to manufacturing for our large molecule programs.

You will manage a high‑performing team, collaborate across R&D, operations, quality, and regulatory, and drive risk management, process optimization, and on‑time file and launch delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct management experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience in technology transfer, process development, technical operations, or manufacturing operations within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
• Demonstrate as an effective project leader who can maintain oversight, manage priorities, and deliver on-time results in a complex, fast-paced matrix organization.
• Strong working knowledge of EMA, FDA, and/or USDA regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Process Development – Accountable for development of robust processes and, right-first-time technology transfer of processes from R&D to operations for antigens and final products to meet file on time and launch on time targets.
• People Management – Accountable for building and sustaining a highly engaged technology transfer team through utilization of our Ways of Working; drives safety, compliance, technical excellence, and employee development.
• Technical Excellence – Accountable for data-driven decision making across technology transfers; drives continuous process improvements; oversees risk identification and mitigation.
• Strategic Leadership – Accountable for managing strategic initiatives and overseeing execution by the technology transfer team.

Skills

Biopharmaceutical Industry

Coaching Employees

Decision Making

Life Sciences Industry

Life Sciences R&D

People Leadership

Process Development (PD)

Technical Operations

Technology Transfer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biology or related field

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking an Associate Director, Process Development Large Molecules to lead robust processes and seamless technology transfers from R&D to manufacturing for our large molecule programs.

You will manage a high‑performing team, collaborate across R&D, operations, quality, and regulatory, and drive risk management, process optimization, and on‑time file and launch delivery.