Director, Global Clinical Packaging & Supply Chain

Socket.dev; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Packaging leader within Global Clinical Supply (GCS) to own packaging service line direction and performance across a complex network of partners and sites.

The role drives strategic initiatives, ensures end-to-end visibility, and aligns external execution with GCS and enterprise priorities. The position emphasizes transforming processes, standardizing ways of working, and engaging senior leaders with clear insights and decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate experience in pharm/related industries.
• 5+ years in clinical supply chain, packaging ops or vendor mgmt.
• Strong understanding of cGMP/GDP incl. FDA/EMEA.
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define packaging strategy and priorities for the service line.
• Translate business needs into packaging strategies and improvements.
• Lead across a complex matrix organization and align external partners.
• Ensure service-line performance, governance, risk mitigation, and asset readiness.
• Collaborate with planning, distribution, sourcing, finance and other stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical supply chain management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Decision making

Vendor relationship management

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Qlik Sense

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Packaging leader within Global Clinical Supply (GCS) to own packaging service line direction and performance across a complex network of partners and sites.

The role drives strategic initiatives, ensures end-to-end visibility, and aligns external execution with GCS and enterprise priorities. The position emphasizes transforming processes, standardizing ways of working, and engaging senior leaders with clear insights and decisions.