Associate Director, Vaccine Manufacturing
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (De Soto, KS)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director of Vaccine Manufacturing leading technical teams in vaccine production for animal health, with responsibilities including strategic planning, resource management, compliance, quality oversight, and project management within a GMP environment. The role involves direct support for regulatory inspections, validation activities, and technical issue resolution. Requirements: Bachelor's in Life Science, Engineering, or related field; 5+ years in vaccine manufacturing/operations; 3+ years of supervisory experience; strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; working knowledge of aseptic techniques and manufacturing systems. Preferred: experience with SAP, lean tools like 8-Step Problem Solving. HighValue: vaccine manufacturing, animal health, GMP, regulatory compliance, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: based in Kansas with 10% travel.