Biologics External Manufacturing Tech Lead

Merck; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks an Associate Director, Engineering within Biologics External Manufacturing Technology to lead technical transfers to External Partners and drive successful commercial manufacturing. Based in the US with potential west coast placement, you will partner across functions to ensure performance, risk management, and continuous improvement in a rapidly expanding biologics network.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least eight years of post-bachelor’s experience in

Qualifications

• Expertise and demonstrated accomplishments leading technical transfers.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in support of manufacturing operations.
• Lean manufacturing experience to drive productivity improvements.
• Advanced problem-solving and leadership in resolving complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for tech transfers to External Partner(s) and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Procurement.
• Assess viability of process configurations and ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Technical transfers leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Change management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Merck seeks an Associate Director, Engineering within Biologics External Manufacturing Technology to lead technical transfers to External Partners and drive successful commercial manufacturing. Based in the US with potential west coast placement, you will partner across functions to ensure performance, risk management, and continuous improvement in a rapidly expanding biologics network.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least eight years of post-bachelor’s experience in