Associate Director, CMC Program Leadership

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a CIPM Associate Director, Project Manager to drive CMC development programs, partnering with DCTs and leaders to execute development plans with strong governance. The role spans Line of Sight to Transfer to Supply, requiring strategic influence and cross-functional collaboration.

The position offers hybrid work options and opportunities to contribute to portfolio optimization while leading teams and mentoring peers across CIPM and GPAM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or applied discipline.
• Experience in coordinating cross functional teams during clinical development is preferred.
• Able to translate development knowledge to other teams and areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CMC development projects and oversee cross-functional teams.
• Develop integrated project plans and governance across development stages.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers to share best practices.

Skills

Multifunctional leadership

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical research

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or applied discipline

Advanced degree preferred (MS, MBA, PhD, PharmD)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a CIPM Associate Director, Project Manager to drive CMC development programs, partnering with DCTs and leaders to execute development plans with strong governance. The role spans Line of Sight to Transfer to Supply, requiring strategic influence and cross-functional collaboration.

The position offers hybrid work options and opportunities to contribute to portfolio optimization while leading teams and mentoring peers across CIPM and GPAM.