CMC Project Lead — Drug & Vaccine Development

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck, located in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a CIPM Senior Specialist, Project Manager to lead cross-functional development efforts across CDMO and commercialization pathways. You will steer integrated project plans, manage timelines and risk, and partner with team leads to advance drug and vaccine programs through development to transfer to supply.

The role demands 3+ years in project management, strong communication, and experience with lifecycle strategies for pharmaceutical products in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management or a related role required.
• Experience with planning and execution of strategies for drug/vaccine product registration and commercialization/life-cycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end development processes for moderately complex projects.
• Guide teams in creating, approving, and executing integrated project plans.
• Build and maintain project schedules and critical information across functions.
• Leverage networks to remove obstacles and drive business results.
• Navigate governance and business requirements to support informed decisions.
• Prepare for and facilitate key team meetings with clear agendas and accountability.
• Contribute to CIPM and GPAM initiatives to improve cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Merck, located in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a CIPM Senior Specialist, Project Manager to lead cross-functional development efforts across CDMO and commercialization pathways. You will steer integrated project plans, manage timelines and risk, and partner with team leads to advance drug and vaccine programs through development to transfer to supply.

The role demands 3+ years in project management, strong communication, and experience with lifecycle strategies for pharmaceutical products in a