Associate Director, Project Management - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) (HYBRID)
Merck
September 10, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: The CIPM Associate Director, Project Manager, leads end-to-end project management for CMC product development from First in Human to Transfer to Supply stages, supporting drug and vaccine development efforts. Objectives include developing and executing integrated strategies, maintaining program alignment with portfolio goals, and enhancing tools and processes for portfolio management. Responsibilities involve managing complex projects, creating and overseeing project timelines, identifying risks, and ensuring clear communication across cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and supply. The role requires mentorship of junior project managers and active participation in departmental initiatives.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or applied discipline, with at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in biopharma. Experience should include strategies for drug/vaccine registration, lifecycle management, and familiarity with the full CMC development process. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are essential. Project management certification (e.g., PMP) and knowledge of clinical drug development, CMC strategy, or related areas are preferred.
High-Value Biopharma Details: Focus on biologics or vaccine development, with involvement spanning early to late-stage development. Experience in navigating regulatory processes and cross-functional collaboration within R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain is critical. The role supports a hybrid work setup in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, with approximately 10% travel required.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or applied discipline, with at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in biopharma. Experience should include strategies for drug/vaccine registration, lifecycle management, and familiarity with the full CMC development process. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are essential. Project management certification (e.g., PMP) and knowledge of clinical drug development, CMC strategy, or related areas are preferred.
High-Value Biopharma Details: Focus on biologics or vaccine development, with involvement spanning early to late-stage development. Experience in navigating regulatory processes and cross-functional collaboration within R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain is critical. The role supports a hybrid work setup in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, with approximately 10% travel required.