AVP, Engineering
Merck
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
United States
Operations
Associate Vice President (AVP), Drug Product Technical Operations (DP Tech Ops)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide enterprise leadership for drug product manufacturing performance across internal sites, external CMOs, and global commercial product networks; ensure reliable supply, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle stewardship.
- Serve as senior technical authority for complex product/process/manufacturing/supply challenges; drive science-based decisions.
- Provide oversight of external drug product CMOs and technical operations leadership for Singapore manufacturing facilities, ensuring inspection readiness.
- Improve network performance via proactive risk management, lifecycle monitoring, investigation excellence, CAPA effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Champion digital/analytics/advanced process monitoring to strengthen technical decisions and operational effectiveness.
- Lead transformational initiatives; build and lead a high-performing, inclusive technical operations organization.
- Develop leadership bench strength (coaching, talent development, succession planning).
The Successful Candidate Will
- Anticipate/manage technical, operational, quality, and supply risks; influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
- Balance technical excellence, compliance, and business priorities; drive transformational change.
Education
- Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemistry/Engineering/Analytical Sciences with 15+ years of experience.
Required Experience & Skills
- Leadership in pharmaceutical technical operations/manufacturing science/CMC, commercialization, and lifecycle management.
- Experience leading global technical organizations and complex manufacturing networks in regulated environments.
- Deep GMP, quality systems, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and lifecycle stewardship.
- Track record of transformation; build/retain high-performing teams; inclusive culture.
Benefits (as stated)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days.
Application Instructions
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if internal). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide enterprise leadership for drug product manufacturing performance across internal sites, external CMOs, and global commercial product networks; ensure reliable supply, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle stewardship.
- Serve as senior technical authority for complex product/process/manufacturing/supply challenges; drive science-based decisions.
- Provide oversight of external drug product CMOs and technical operations leadership for Singapore manufacturing facilities, ensuring inspection readiness.
- Improve network performance via proactive risk management, lifecycle monitoring, investigation excellence, CAPA effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Champion digital/analytics/advanced process monitoring to strengthen technical decisions and operational effectiveness.
- Lead transformational initiatives; build and lead a high-performing, inclusive technical operations organization.
- Develop leadership bench strength (coaching, talent development, succession planning).
The Successful Candidate Will
- Anticipate/manage technical, operational, quality, and supply risks; influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
- Balance technical excellence, compliance, and business priorities; drive transformational change.
Education
- Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemistry/Engineering/Analytical Sciences with 15+ years of experience.
Required Experience & Skills
- Leadership in pharmaceutical technical operations/manufacturing science/CMC, commercialization, and lifecycle management.
- Experience leading global technical organizations and complex manufacturing networks in regulated environments.
- Deep GMP, quality systems, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and lifecycle stewardship.
- Track record of transformation; build/retain high-performing teams; inclusive culture.
Benefits (as stated)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days.
Application Instructions
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if internal). Application deadline is stated on the posting.