Biologics External Manufacturing Tech Lead

Merck; Montpelier (VT); 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 oversee commercial supply. The role focuses on complex, cross-functional collaboration and risk management, ensuring compliant, efficient transfers and manufacturing readiness across networks.

The selected candidate will guide bioprocess transfers, partner assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or applicable Science is required.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Business is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years post-bachelor’s degree experience in vaccine/biologics manufacturing or tech support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for tech transfers to External Partner(s).
• Oversee on-time, within-budget tech transfer delivery and site readiness.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.

Skills

Technical transfers leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Change leadership

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Process validation

Job description

Merck seeks an Associate Director, Engineering within Biologics External Manufacturing Technology to lead technical transfers to External Partners and oversee commercial supply. The role focuses on complex, cross-functional collaboration and risk management, ensuring compliant, efficient transfers and manufacturing readiness across networks.

The selected candidate will guide bioprocess transfers, partner assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with Quality,