Remote Biologics External Manufacturing Tech Lead

Merck; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Engineering within Biologics External Manufacturing Technology. You will lead technical transfers to external partners and manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercial manufacturing for biologics.

The role requires extensive experience in biologics manufacturing, process sciences, and leadership across matrix organizations, with travel to external partner sites and US-based locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or applicable Science required.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Business preferred.
• Minimum 8 years post-bachelor’s degree experience in Drug Substance and/or Drug Product vaccines and/or biologics manufacturing, engineering, and/or technical support of operations required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Biologics External Manufacturing tech transfers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget tech transfer delivery.
• Assess viability of process configurations and ensure adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Regulatory for partner selection and due diligence.

Skills

Adaptability

Automation Systems

Capital Project Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Transfer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or applicable Science

Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Business (preferred)

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Engineering within Biologics External Manufacturing Technology. You will lead technical transfers to external partners and manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercial manufacturing for biologics.

The role requires extensive experience in biologics manufacturing, process sciences, and leadership across matrix organizations, with travel to external partner sites and US-based locations.