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Associate Director, Manufacturing Systems Integration

Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Durham, NC)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Associate Director leading manufacturing system integrations, ensuring reliable data flow between shop floor systems (MES, OT historians like AVEVA PI, DeltaV) and downstream capabilities such as scheduling and reporting. Responsibilities: build, configure, and maintain integration standards; partner with site teams, IT, OT, and vendors for data mapping, troubleshooting, and scaling solutions globally; oversee data quality, validation, and implementation of industry 4.0 technologies; and support governance and change management processes. Requirements: 12+ years in manufacturing technology or industrial systems, with at least 5 years in manufacturing IT/OT, system integration, or automation roles; proficiency in SQL, manufacturing data ecosystems, and integration protocols (OPC UA, APIs); strong leadership and stakeholder management skills; BS in engineering, computer science or related field. High-Value: pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred; focus on manufacturing data flow, real-time shop floor data, and Industry 4.0 tech; global and hybrid work setup with 10% travel.