Associate Director, External Manufacturing
Merck
10 days ago
Remote
United States
Operations
External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director (Ops AD)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Dispute resolution with appropriate escalation.
- Balance delivery requirements with contract manufacturer production plans; manage Materials Management (ERP transactions, logistics).
- Oversee shop floor production, including deployment of an ExM functional representative to contract manufacturer facilities.
- Drive Continuous Improvement.
- Partner with Procurement to identify/select new contract manufacturers and negotiate/terminate supply agreements.
- Collect and present contract manufacturer capacity information; drive recommendations for capacity expansion.
- Ensure alignment of Supply and Quality agreements.
- Execute ERP transactions for receipt and movement of company-owned inventory; perform book-to-physical reconciliation at contract manufacturers; document and witness destruction.
- Ensure purchase orders, forecasts, deliveries, and invoice payments are executed in compliance with the Supply Agreement.
- Partner with ExM Company Production System experts/functionalities to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Provide project management support to the DP NA regional team to coordinate ongoing projects.
- Travel up to 50%.
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Medical, Science, Business, or related).
Required Experience and Skills:
- 8+ years combined experience across commercial/business and manufacturing (pharma/chemical or related).
- Knowledge of Drug Substance manufacturing (unit operations and shop floor).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, collaboration, negotiation, analytical, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork coordination.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivities.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written).
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Recent ExM operations or site operations.
- Knowledge of domestic/foreign regulations and compendia.
- Lean project implementation.
- Strong influencing skills.
Required/Preferred Skills (listed):
Adaptability, API Manufacturing, Business Management, Contract Management, Cultural Awareness, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Invoice Processing, Operational Strategies, Process Improvements, Procurement, Production Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Safety Management, Supply Change Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Vendor Management.
Benefits:
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Dispute resolution with appropriate escalation.
- Balance delivery requirements with contract manufacturer production plans; manage Materials Management (ERP transactions, logistics).
- Oversee shop floor production, including deployment of an ExM functional representative to contract manufacturer facilities.
- Drive Continuous Improvement.
- Partner with Procurement to identify/select new contract manufacturers and negotiate/terminate supply agreements.
- Collect and present contract manufacturer capacity information; drive recommendations for capacity expansion.
- Ensure alignment of Supply and Quality agreements.
- Execute ERP transactions for receipt and movement of company-owned inventory; perform book-to-physical reconciliation at contract manufacturers; document and witness destruction.
- Ensure purchase orders, forecasts, deliveries, and invoice payments are executed in compliance with the Supply Agreement.
- Partner with ExM Company Production System experts/functionalities to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Provide project management support to the DP NA regional team to coordinate ongoing projects.
- Travel up to 50%.
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Medical, Science, Business, or related).
Required Experience and Skills:
- 8+ years combined experience across commercial/business and manufacturing (pharma/chemical or related).
- Knowledge of Drug Substance manufacturing (unit operations and shop floor).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, collaboration, negotiation, analytical, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork coordination.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivities.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written).
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Recent ExM operations or site operations.
- Knowledge of domestic/foreign regulations and compendia.
- Lean project implementation.
- Strong influencing skills.
Required/Preferred Skills (listed):
Adaptability, API Manufacturing, Business Management, Contract Management, Cultural Awareness, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Invoice Processing, Operational Strategies, Process Improvements, Procurement, Production Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Safety Management, Supply Change Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Vendor Management.
Benefits:
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting.