Director, Small Molecule- Technical Product Leader (TPL)
Merck
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Operations
Director, Technical Product Leader (TPL) – Small Molecule Science & Technology (SM S&T), Manufacturing Division
Responsibilities:
- Accountable to DCRC for an integrated, stage-appropriate development and commercialization strategy to deliver the target commercial product.
- Lead the cross-functional Development Commercialization Team (DCT): assess deliverables, foster learning/collaboration, prioritize and mitigate technical/operational/regulatory risks, and develop solutions for unforeseen circumstances.
- Provide end-to-end TPL oversight for timely DCT execution: robust processes/analytics, integrated control strategy, tech transfer packages, filings/approvals, and a reliable commercial supply chain to enable on-time launch and uninterrupted long-term supply.
- Represent CMC across governance/stakeholders; influence/challenge xDT strategy; balance Speed/Cost/Robustness to achieve target product.
- Provide end-to-end TPL oversight for timely Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) deliverables, including new nodes and filings.
Core Competencies (required):
- Technical depth across DS/DP/Analytical/Device/Packaging/Regulatory/Quality/Supply; strong strategic thinking; data-driven problem solving; accountability and leadership; risk management and decision-making in ambiguity; productive communication; collaboration; urgency.
Minimum Education:
- BS in science/engineering + 10+ years, or Advanced degree + 7+ years.
Required Skills:
Cross-functional leadership; decision making; drug product manufacturing/external manufacturing; GMP compliance; innovation; manufacturing scale-up; process improvements; product management leadership; regulatory CMC; results-oriented; small molecules; stakeholder engagement; strategic thinking; supply chain.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Salary range: $173,200.00–$272,600.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays/vacation, etc.).
Application:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Deadline listed on posting.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable to DCRC for an integrated, stage-appropriate development and commercialization strategy to deliver the target commercial product.
- Lead the cross-functional Development Commercialization Team (DCT): assess deliverables, foster learning/collaboration, prioritize and mitigate technical/operational/regulatory risks, and develop solutions for unforeseen circumstances.
- Provide end-to-end TPL oversight for timely DCT execution: robust processes/analytics, integrated control strategy, tech transfer packages, filings/approvals, and a reliable commercial supply chain to enable on-time launch and uninterrupted long-term supply.
- Represent CMC across governance/stakeholders; influence/challenge xDT strategy; balance Speed/Cost/Robustness to achieve target product.
- Provide end-to-end TPL oversight for timely Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) deliverables, including new nodes and filings.
Core Competencies (required):
- Technical depth across DS/DP/Analytical/Device/Packaging/Regulatory/Quality/Supply; strong strategic thinking; data-driven problem solving; accountability and leadership; risk management and decision-making in ambiguity; productive communication; collaboration; urgency.
Minimum Education:
- BS in science/engineering + 10+ years, or Advanced degree + 7+ years.
Required Skills:
Cross-functional leadership; decision making; drug product manufacturing/external manufacturing; GMP compliance; innovation; manufacturing scale-up; process improvements; product management leadership; regulatory CMC; results-oriented; small molecules; stakeholder engagement; strategic thinking; supply chain.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Salary range: $173,200.00–$272,600.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays/vacation, etc.).
Application:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Deadline listed on posting.