Associate Director, Global Project Management – Supply Chain

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in West Point, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Associate Director - Project Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing network changes. You will drive cross-functional teams to deliver on major supply chain initiatives with tight timelines.

The role emphasizes building robust business cases, managing project portfolios, and maintaining regulatory compliance while coordinating strategic inventory transitions and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years combined experience in Supply Chain, Regulatory or Procurement with a track record of achievements.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on complex, regulatory-driven changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases for changes and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Own and develop detailed project plans for changes and coordinate cross-functional groups.
• Manage multiple high-complexity projects with global supply chain impact.
• Define risk mitigation strategies and align teams to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Strategic planning

Biopharmaceuticals

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering or related.

Job description

Merck & Co. in West Point, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Associate Director - Project Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing network changes. You will drive cross-functional teams to deliver on major supply chain initiatives with tight timelines.

The role emphasizes building robust business cases, managing project portfolios, and maintaining regulatory compliance while coordinating strategic inventory transitions and risk mitigation.