Job Description

Are you ready to lead a team at the forefront of biologics innovation? Our company is seeking an Executive Director, Head of Biologics E2E Technical Product, where you will play a key role in advancing our biologics pipeline. In this prominent role, you will lead a team of technical product leaders, manage an extensive biologics portfolio, and champion innovation. If you are driven by technical excellence and strategic leadership, we welcome you to join our mission to deliver cutting-edge health solutions.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of technical projects within the Biologics portfolio using standardized tools and processes for effective prioritization and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with the Global Biologics and Sterile Operating Unit and Value Chain Management Team to align strategies and business needs.
• Partner with our research & development division on Biologics pipeline programs, ensuring seamless integration with clinical and global development teams to propel CMC strategies.
• Develop and implement tools for comprehensive assessment of biologics products, leveraging data to identify and address reliability and robustness concerns.
• Direct technical reviews and governance to guarantee robust solutions for both in-line and pipeline products.
• Lead, mentor, and develop technical leaders to excel in managing a complex portfolio with technical excellence.
• Foster an environment that promotes both technical and executional excellence.
• Ensure compliance with our company's global and regulatory standards, upholding current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Cultivate a culture of safety and compliance in Global Science, Engineering, and Commercialization.
• Act as a primary contact for Business Development initiatives.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education Minimum Requirements

B.S. in relevant Engineering or Science fields.

Who You Are

You are ready if you have the following requirements:

• At least 15 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and/or development, emphasizing science and technical roles.
• Proven technical excellence and a deep understanding of biologics molecules, manufacturing processes, and commercialization principles.
• Experience in biologics development and new product introduction.
• Strong skills in cross-divisional networking and collaboration.
• Experience in technical product stewardship.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong talent-building skills, with strategic and detail-oriented capabilities.
• Solid understanding of product management systems, business and financial skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Experience with Antibody Drug Compounds.
• Proven track record in resolving technical challenges in complex manufacturing settings.
• Experience in project and portfolio management.
• Track record of on-time delivery in E2E Pipeline programs.
• Ability to manage a budget for a team of approximately 20-30 people.
• Focus on Cost of Goods (COGs) and continuous improvement with Operational Units (OpUs).
• Alignment of the team's project portfolio with business strategy and priorities.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States.

Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US Salary Range

$227,300.00 - $357,900.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date:

05/27/2025

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Requisition ID:

R348704