Senior Specialist, Project Management - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) - Hybrid
Merck
4 days ago
Remote friendly (Upper Gwynedd, PA)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
- CIPM Senior Specialist, Project Manager: 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 (or partner effectively on higher complexity efforts).
- Guide creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans appropriate to phase/complexity.
- Build/maintain schedules and critical project information; integrate activities across functions; identify risks; ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
- Leverage networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles.
- Navigate corporate governance/process norms to enable informed decision-making.
- Prepare for/facilitate key team meetings (agendas, participation, insights, and follow-through).
- Participate in CIPM/GPAM initiatives to improve ways of working and cross-department interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (scientific/applied preferred).
- 3+ years project management (or related).
- Experience planning/executing strategies for drug/vaccine registration and commercialization/lifecycle management.
- Ability to work independently; be a resource to colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills.
- Highly organized; strong problem-solving and alignment-building.
- Excellent oral/written communication; know when/how to raise issues.
- Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical drug development knowledge.
- PMP certification and/or formal project management training.
Skills (Required)
- Adaptability, Change Management, Clinical Supply Chain/Trial Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, GMP, KPI, Risk Management, Supply Chain Systems, Technical Writing.
Benefits (if applicable, as stated)
- Annual bonus/long-term incentive (if applicable) and comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline is listed on the posting.
- CIPM Senior Specialist, Project Manager: 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 (or partner effectively on higher complexity efforts).
- Guide creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans appropriate to phase/complexity.
- Build/maintain schedules and critical project information; integrate activities across functions; identify risks; ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
- Leverage networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles.
- Navigate corporate governance/process norms to enable informed decision-making.
- Prepare for/facilitate key team meetings (agendas, participation, insights, and follow-through).
- Participate in CIPM/GPAM initiatives to improve ways of working and cross-department interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (scientific/applied preferred).
- 3+ years project management (or related).
- Experience planning/executing strategies for drug/vaccine registration and commercialization/lifecycle management.
- Ability to work independently; be a resource to colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills.
- Highly organized; strong problem-solving and alignment-building.
- Excellent oral/written communication; know when/how to raise issues.
- Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical drug development knowledge.
- PMP certification and/or formal project management training.
Skills (Required)
- Adaptability, Change Management, Clinical Supply Chain/Trial Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, GMP, KPI, Risk Management, Supply Chain Systems, Technical Writing.
Benefits (if applicable, as stated)
- Annual bonus/long-term incentive (if applicable) and comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline is listed on the posting.