Senior Director: Small Molecule Tech Product Lead

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck seeks a Director, Technical Product Leader to guide drug products from late-stage development through launch and supply transition, while aligning with enterprise lifecycle strategy. You will lead the Development Commercialization Team and partner with the Value Chain Management Team to ensure product success across clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing domains.

This hybrid, full-time leadership role demands strategic thinking, deep technical breadth in CMC and manufacturing, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering with extensive experience in drug development or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex, regulated environment.
• Experience navigating late-stage development to commercial launch and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development Commercialization Team (DCT) from late-stage development to launch and supply transition.
• Support Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) in realizing lifecycle strategy and enterprise priorities.
• Drive strategic thinking, risk management and decision-making across functions to enable robust product delivery.
• Foster a high-performance team through accountability, collaboration and clear communication.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Decision Making

Drug Product Manufacturing

External Manufacturing

GMP Compliance

Innovation

Manufacturing Scale-Up

Process Improvements

Product Management Leadership

Regulatory CMC

Results-Oriented

Small Molecules

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

Merck seeks a Director, Technical Product Leader to guide drug products from late-stage development through launch and supply transition, while aligning with enterprise lifecycle strategy. You will lead the Development Commercialization Team and partner with the Value Chain Management Team to ensure product success across clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing domains.

This hybrid, full-time leadership role demands strategic thinking, deep technical breadth in CMC and manufacturing, and a