Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Commercialization Tech

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director of Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology to lead a team of 10–20 engineers and scientists, guiding development strategies from early formulation through to supply.

You will champion talent development, drive operational excellence, and build cross-functional partnerships across global technical, quality, and manufacturing networks to bring medicines to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in chemical engineering or related fields.
• Advanced degree with strong track record in drug product development and tech transfer.
• Deep knowledge of formulation development and regulatory submissions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results.
• Experience driving change and process improvements.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of product portfolio and control strategies for robust supply.
• Lead department results and cross-functional coordination.
• Translate priorities into actionable steps and ensure delivery.
• Sponsor continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop partner relationships and sponsorship frameworks.
• Support regulatory, tech transfer, and financial forecasting activities.
• Lead change management across the organization.
• Oversee core functions including safety, digital strategy, and compliance.

Skills

Adaptability

Change Agility

Consulting

GMP

Key Client Relationships

Manufacturing Scale-Up

People Leadership

Process Development

Process Characterization

Regulatory Experience

R&D Operations

Results-Oriented

Teamwork

Technical Transfer

Writing Technical Docs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director of Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology to lead a team of 10–20 engineers and scientists, guiding development strategies from early formulation through to supply.

You will champion talent development, drive operational excellence, and build cross-functional partnerships across global technical, quality, and manufacturing networks to bring medicines to market.