Associate Director, Business Development
Merck
July 01, 2026
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
United States
Sales
Role
Primary responsibilities supporting Global Supply Business Development (GSBD) program management/business process operations, including:
- Coordinate and manage department tools and systems.
- Ensure consistent principles and a synergistic approach across GSBD and the Manufacturing Division; collaborate with Corporate, R&D, and Human Health.
- Standardize workflows, coordinate governance reviews, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
- Monitor operational metrics; support documentation/compliance needs; provide status updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain an organizational dashboard to track progress vs. annual priorities.
- Support contracting for some BD agreements (under oversight of Business Development Leads).
- Support business development activities (as appropriate, under direction of Business Development Leads).
- Track deal progression and ensure timely updates to key systems, dashboards, and reports.
- Create executive-level presentations and briefing materials for internal/external meetings.
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Preferred: Graduate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Science, or Engineering
Required Experience/Skills
- 7+ years with increasing responsibility in areas including Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Science/Technology, Global Procurement, Market Research, or related.
- Leadership, collaboration, facilitation, communication; ability to influence without authority; effective in ambiguous/changing environments.
- Proficient in personal computers/business software; strong analytical, project management, and facilitation skills.
Required Skills (examples)
Business Development; Business Management Systems/Processes; Operational Excellence; Program/Project Management; Lean Six Sigma (LSS); Strategic Alliances; Supply Chain Management.
Benefits (if applicable per posting)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.
Primary responsibilities supporting Global Supply Business Development (GSBD) program management/business process operations, including:
- Coordinate and manage department tools and systems.
- Ensure consistent principles and a synergistic approach across GSBD and the Manufacturing Division; collaborate with Corporate, R&D, and Human Health.
- Standardize workflows, coordinate governance reviews, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
- Monitor operational metrics; support documentation/compliance needs; provide status updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain an organizational dashboard to track progress vs. annual priorities.
- Support contracting for some BD agreements (under oversight of Business Development Leads).
- Support business development activities (as appropriate, under direction of Business Development Leads).
- Track deal progression and ensure timely updates to key systems, dashboards, and reports.
- Create executive-level presentations and briefing materials for internal/external meetings.
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Preferred: Graduate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Science, or Engineering
Required Experience/Skills
- 7+ years with increasing responsibility in areas including Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Science/Technology, Global Procurement, Market Research, or related.
- Leadership, collaboration, facilitation, communication; ability to influence without authority; effective in ambiguous/changing environments.
- Proficient in personal computers/business software; strong analytical, project management, and facilitation skills.
Required Skills (examples)
Business Development; Business Management Systems/Processes; Operational Excellence; Program/Project Management; Lean Six Sigma (LSS); Strategic Alliances; Supply Chain Management.
Benefits (if applicable per posting)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.