Executive Director, Site Leader

Merck & Co.; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 182,600 - 255,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director, Site Leader to provide leadership in the research, development, and manufacturing of biomolecules. This role involves driving site performance and aligning site strategy with business goals while fostering a high-performing team.

Candidates should have extensive experience in biomanufacturing, proven leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $182,600 to $255,500, as well as comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in biomanufacturing or life sciences operations.
• 10+ years of management experience, leading operations and quality teams.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Set and model a strong safety-first, quality-first culture.
• Responsible for end-to-end site performance including manufacturing and quality.
• Lead capacity planning, scale-up, and operational readiness for all products.

Skills

Leadership

Biomanufacturing Knowledge

P&L Management

Operational Excellence

People Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field

Advanced degrees (MS, MBA, PhD)

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring a Executive Director, Site Leader. The Executive Director, Site Leader will provide site leadership to achieve the Company's objectives related to research, development, and manufacturing of recombinant proteins and other biomolecules. The Site Leader serves as the primary interface with business / corporate leadership, regulatory authorities, and key partners, while building a high-performing, inclusive team that consistently achieves objectives.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world's biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life‑changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you're ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world‑class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

• Set and model a strong safety-first, quality-first culture across the site
• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and talent development
• Act as the visible leader for the site, reinforcing humility, collaboration, accountability, and trust
• Responsible for end-to-end site performance including manufacturing, development and quality
• Develop and execute site strategy in alignment with business goals, strategy and culture
• Ensure reliable execution of the site production plan
• Lead capacity planning, scale-up, and operational readiness for all products
• Responsible for expense and CAPEX budget management at the site
• Accountable for site compliance with FUJIFILM Biosciences Quality Management System
• Sponsor quality initiatives, deviations, CAPAs, complaints and audits
• Drive site key performance indicators; report metric results to executive leadership for global roll-up
• Serve as site sponsor and support Quality during regulatory and customer inspections and audits
• Responsible for site P&L, budget planning, cost control, and productivity targets
• Translate business / corporate strategy into site-level objectives and execution plans
• Work collaboratively with commercial team to develop operating plan to meet business objectives
• Participate as an active member of the senior leadership team with responsibility for assisting the executive leadership team, in setting strategy and achieving the company's goals and objectives
• Domestic and international travel anticipated at < 25% of time

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field. Preference given to advanced degrees (e.g., MS, MBA or PhD in similar fields).
• 15+ years of experience in biomanufacturing or regulated life sciences operations
• 10+ years of management experience including managing operations and quality teams
• 5+ years of site, business or functional P&L experience
• Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-functional organizations
• Working knowledge of biomolecules manufacturing (e.g., cell culture, purification, fill-finish)
• Demonstrated experience leading audits and maintaining inspection-ready operations
• Experience scaling operations and expanding manufacturing capacityAbility to collaborate within a matrixed organization
• Track record of success in developing people, driving cultural transformation and operational excellence
• Mentoring, coaching and teaching ability and orientation
• People development, performance management and change management are necessary skills for success
• Financial metrics and acumen pertaining to site performance
• Ability to speak, write and read English.

Salary and Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $182,600 - $255,500. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).