Senior Specialist, Project Management - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) - Hybrid
Merck
4 days ago
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
- Lead project management efforts to support Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) product development from First in Human to Transfer to Supply, driving line of sight across the development lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end development for moderate-complexity projects and support higher-complexity execution.
- Create, gain approval for, and execute integrated project plans aligned to phase and complexity.
- Build/maintain project schedules and critical information; integrate cross-functional activities; identify risks; ensure clear communication.
- Leverage networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles.
- Navigate corporate governance and business requirements to enable informed decision-making.
- Facilitate key team meetings (agendas, participation, insights, follow-up/accountability).
- Participate in CIPM/GPAM initiatives and workstreams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific/applied concentration preferred).
- 3+ years in project management or related role.
- Experience planning/executing strategies for drug/vaccine registration and commercialization/life-cycle management; ability to translate expertise to other teams.
- Ability to work independently in a team setting; serve as a resource.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across diverse teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented; strong problem-solving and alignment skills.
- Strong oral/written communication; ability to raise issues appropriately.
- Flexibility in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical drug development knowledge (phases and functional contributions).
- PMP and/or formal project management training.
Skills
- Adaptability, Change Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, GMP, Risk Management, Project Management, Technical Writing (plus related clinical supply/supply chain, KPI, MRP).
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable)
- Salary range: $117,000.00–$184,200.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Apply by the posting’s stated deadline (effective until 11:59:59PM the day before the end date).
- Lead project management efforts to support Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) product development from First in Human to Transfer to Supply, driving line of sight across the development lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end development for moderate-complexity projects and support higher-complexity execution.
- Create, gain approval for, and execute integrated project plans aligned to phase and complexity.
- Build/maintain project schedules and critical information; integrate cross-functional activities; identify risks; ensure clear communication.
- Leverage networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles.
- Navigate corporate governance and business requirements to enable informed decision-making.
- Facilitate key team meetings (agendas, participation, insights, follow-up/accountability).
- Participate in CIPM/GPAM initiatives and workstreams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific/applied concentration preferred).
- 3+ years in project management or related role.
- Experience planning/executing strategies for drug/vaccine registration and commercialization/life-cycle management; ability to translate expertise to other teams.
- Ability to work independently in a team setting; serve as a resource.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across diverse teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented; strong problem-solving and alignment skills.
- Strong oral/written communication; ability to raise issues appropriately.
- Flexibility in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical drug development knowledge (phases and functional contributions).
- PMP and/or formal project management training.
Skills
- Adaptability, Change Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, GMP, Risk Management, Project Management, Technical Writing (plus related clinical supply/supply chain, KPI, MRP).
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable)
- Salary range: $117,000.00–$184,200.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Apply by the posting’s stated deadline (effective until 11:59:59PM the day before the end date).