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Job Description
Our Company’s Information Technology division partners with colleagues across the business to help serve our patients and customers around the world. Ours is a high-energy team of dynamic, innovative individuals dedicated to leveraging information and technology to efficiently drive revenue and productivity, thereby advancing our company’s contribution to global medical innovation.
Enterprise IT (EIT) is an essential component of the current IT division that provides support to the Pharmaceutical Research, Supply Chain, Marketing organizations as well as Enabling Functions. The EIT SAP Platform Team is responsible for our company’s SAP Global Template asset, delivering enterprise-level capabilities through harmonized business processes and data. The team is responsible for the operation of all SAP and integrated solutions, governance of the associated enterprise assets, and cost-effective delivery of capabilities to support achievement of immediate and future state business objectives.
Within the EIT SAP Platform Team, the SAP FI/CO Technical Lead will focus on preserving the continuity of our Company's Finance applications. The candidate will provide functional design and guidance for the Finance Business Management (FBM) processes and manage end-to-end SAP technical configuration for the SAP FI/CO modules.
This role reports to the Global Financial Business Management Director.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
Lead a global team of 6-8 functional resources-combination of employees and contractors. Responsible for delivery and governance of SAP Financial applications and reporting: FI-General Ledger, Controlling: CCA, PCA, IO, CO-PA). Familiarity with SAP Project Systems (PS) helpful.
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members.
SAP Cross-Functional Delivery:
Collaborate with delivery peers to ensure best-in-class delivery from solutioning of business requirements through unit-tested, working solutions.
Collaborate with the Finance and Procurement Value Teams around aligned prioritization and delivery commitments.
SAP Functional Expertise:
This role will be the Subject Matter Expert in the SAP FI/CO modules of SAP and is responsible to sustain the ERP FBM solutions to support our Company's Human Health business.
Ensure appropriate integration of processes across the organization.
Accountable for providing overall direction to the support team. Communicates/coordinates across business and IT to resolve critical incidents resulting in significant impact to business operations and finance month end close.
Provide functional leadership and guidance to the SAP team and business users in optimizing business processes within the SAP environment.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in SAP functionality and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
Ability to visualize end-to-end integrated business processes and impacts across key areas such as Financial Business Management, Order to Cash, Source to Settle, Supply Chain Management, Tax, and Financial Supply Chain.
SAP Configuration:
Responsible for SAP configuration changes and developments align with business requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
Adhere to change control processes and methodologies to minimize system disruptions and ensure system stability.
Collaborate with cross-functional and technical teams to prioritize and work independently on the delivery of SAP enhancements and new functionalities.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with Business Process Stewards, Global Enterprise IT/ERP Operations functional/technical leads to understand business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.
Work closely with Value team to prioritize, providing insights and recommendations on leveraging SAP capabilities to drive business growth and operational excellence.
Required Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT or similar area.
Advanced Degree is a plus.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in SAP FI/CO modules of SAP. Familiarity with SAP Project Systems (PS) helpful.
Full life cycle implementation and supporting Finance Shared Services experience would be a plus.
Experience in SAP HANA S/4 environment preferred.
SAP delivery team leadership experience required.
Adept at understanding internal customer challenges, navigating from problem to resolution and communicating the resolution effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and projects at the same time.
Life Sciences Industry experience preferred.
Cross-functional business process experience required.
Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed environment preferred.
Proven record of excellent performance
Proficiency with project management tools.
Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience; competence in clear concise and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers and team members.
Travel Requirements: 10-15% annually. Candidates based in PA will be required to travel to Rahway, NJ at least once per week.
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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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”.
Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. 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 salary range:
$135,500.00 - $213,400.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
YesTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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Job Description
A unique opportunity has arisen for an Operational Excellence Expert with a background in Drug Substance, Drug Product and/or Pharmaceutical packaging process improvement to join our highly talented Global Operational Excellence team. This director-level position can be based at any of our locations worldwide.
In this individual contributor position, you will apply advanced approaches to develop a continuous improvement culture and problem-solving environment to steer the organization as an Operational Excellence Professional. Ensure the organization, at all levels, impact the status quo to achieve business needs by using and deploying the MPS Management System (MPS is our internal operational excellence system) appropriately in all the organization’s areas of business including at site level, above site and in external manufacturing settings.
Under the direction of the Regional Site Support Director, the MPS Technical Director will work with management teams at sites manufacturing Drug Substance, Drug Product and Packaging. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent on the floor providing direct, hands-on support of activities, while 25% will be spent coaching executives and managers within the Line of Business (LoB), 25% Book of Knowledge.
Due to the nature of the work and diversity of sites, expected travel is up to 50%.
The Operational Excellence Technical Director role includes but is not limited to the following deliverables:
MPS Technical Director Capabilities:
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Secondary Language(s) Job Description
We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Technical Lead Director | Company Production System (MPS) that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.
Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs
Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)
Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape
Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world
Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us
Summary, Focus and Purpose
Our Company Production System (MPS) is equivalent to Lean/Toyota based Production System. The Technical Lead Director | Company Production System (MPS) requires an industry leading, advanced approach to develop a continuous improvement and problem solving environment to lead the organization as an MPS Professional. You will ensure the organization, at all levels, challenges the status quo to achieve business needs by using and deploying the MPS Management System appropriately in all areas of business, above site, site levels as well as external manufacturing.
Under the direction of the Regional Site Support Director, the Technical Lead Director will work with leaders and sites manufacturing pharmaceutical drug substance, drug product and packaging. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent on the floor providing direct support of activities, while 25% will be spent coaching leaders within the Line of Business (LoB), add 25% Book of Knowledge Due to the nature of the work and diversity of sites and expected travel up to 75%.
Key Functions
General
Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
Partner with and consult functional leaders, plant managers and their leadership teams to provide strategic leadership and vision for the implementation of MPS within the Manufacturing Division (MD) and to develop Strategic plans and execute performance improvement activities to achieve business goal
Develop and or influence standard systematic improvement approaches to be adopted by the team
Develop and maintain a book of knowledge specific to pharmaceutical drug substance, drug product and packaging which allows for ever more fast and effective progress with each successive engagement at a customer
Manage end-to-end LoB process improvements and projects to drive results and realize intended business benefit
Utilize various tools, techniques, and way of thinking in conjunction with the House of MPS and MPS improvement system to diagnose, analyze and improve business processes
Provide teaching and coaching to effectively develop talent and transfer Lean skills into the organization for the development of Lean Leaders
Be the recognized global point of contact and expert for any DS/DP/Packaging related subject as informed by the latest developments
Support and train all GMPS team members on the book of knowledge
High level of Change Management Expertise enabling coaching and development of others to ensure all MMSO activities include appropriate SRF (change management) Company methods and risk mitigation approaches. Support all areas of the Business with Change Execution Management guidance no matter what the program content
Technical Lead Director Capabilities
Skilled in the application of advanced MPS skills needed to drive beyond stability and into more advanced areas of
Efficiency improvements beyond stability (labor, material, equipment, method – 4M)
Lead time reduction (inventory)
Door to door pull systems
Rhythm wheels and role cards
Proactive approaches to reduce problems
Integration with Digital solutions and opportunities
Demonstrates End to End Business Acumen focused on Outcomes Orientation and be able to engage sponsor and clients, lead major changes, and effectively coach senior leaders and E2E Managers
Demonstrate the capability to drive accountability for execution while navigating and influencing stakeholder requirements
Capable of assessing the organization and intervening (collective and individual)
Demonstrates the ability to use knowledge and experience to foresee global market and economic trends, and work with leaders to create industry-leading strategies to take advantage of these trends
Proactively recognize and mitigate barriers to cross-functional initiatives and can act as an intermediary across divisional, geographical, and cultural boundaries
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and challenging the status quo, while driving departmental/regional strategies that align with our Company's long-term strategy
Demonstrate the ability to effectively scope, assign tasks and allocate resources for meeting goals within projected budget
Mentor others on effective communication and active listening techniques to fully understand client/customer needs and expectations
Lead value deep process analysis through value stream mapping to measure stagnation of inventory and information and can lead Kaizen to increase capacity and improve process performance
Develop visual controls and framework to make problems visible and responds with urgency to effectively break down complex problems, lead root cause analysis, and develop effective countermeasures
Lead and coach Kaizen with a team to achieve multiple target conditions to achieve an overall challenge
Build trust and develop new relationships with internal and external clients to effectively collaborate and achieve successful outcomes at a regional/global
Masters advanced GMPS improvement methods (observations, SWCT, RC, RW, etc.)
Masters GMPS foundations (Level 4 in all of them)
Ideally has experience and understanding of a P&L
Education
Required | Bachelor degree in a related field
Preferred | Master degree
Required
Eight to ten years of successful Operational Excellence/Lean implementation experience including Strategy Development/Deployment
Three to five years experience successfully bringing about improvements in Pharma Drug Substance, Drug Product, Packaging beyond basic stability
Experience analyzing complex end-to-end supply chains and driving process improvement
Hands on application of Lean tools and techniques: Standardized work, scientific problem solving, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, SMED, 5S-Visual management, Heijunka
Experience applying consultative skills: ability to influence decision making, execute and coach on change management (SRF), ability to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to shop floor working teams), project management skills (demonstrated experience in managing large teams), solid business acumen, proven team building skills, exceptionally good listening skills, results oriented, strong analytical skills, and prior process improvement experience
Coaching, Teaching and driving a high-performance organization | Proven experience in coaching and teaching others to think, behave and apply lean methods and tools | Experience enabling and leveraging diverse perspectives, talents, etc. to achieve business outcomes
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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”.
Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. 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 salary range:
$144,320.00 - $227,100.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
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50%Flexible Work Arrangements:
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Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
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Job Description
Position Description:
Director, Product Line Technical Lead, Experimental Design and Execution
We are seeking an energetic and collaborative person to join the Research and Development Sciences value team responsible for enabling data and technology products and services that accelerate our scientists’ ability to discover and develop innovative medicines that change the course of human health.
As the technical leader of the Experiment Design and Execution (EDE) product line you will develop and evolve a vision for the suite of products that enable the workflows of scientific experimentation and direct a cross functional team to the successful realization of that vision, solving challenging business problems by bringing together technologies, capabilities, and talent to create products that deliver insight, efficiency, and fantastic user experience. You will help define the standard of excellence in product management in our organization and combine this with your knowledge of drug discovery and development to inspire the cross-functional product organization to deliver value to our scientists.
You will be responsible for identifying opportunities that lead to the growth of our products through constant improvement and innovation while also ensuring consistent delivery and stable operation of products. You will use your knowledge of these products to promote their meaningful use by giving product demos, sharing user stories, and showing the connection of our data and technology products to our mission to serve patients.
Requirements:
Single point of accountability for Experiment Design and Execution (EDE) Product line technology vision, roadmap, and delivery ensuring strong architectural alignment of products in the product line. Proactively seek to understand technology trends, vendor marketplace and upcoming business needs to guide product teams on providing forward looking technology solutions.
Ensure strong architectural alignment of products in the product line with the overall outcomes and success metrics of the Research and Development Sciences value team through setting and managing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Evaluate and provide input into strategic plans for other product lines across the Research and Development Sciences value team, identifying opportunities for experiment design and execution platform products to accelerate value delivery by user-experience product teams through creation of reusable services and capabilities.
Coach, guide, and manage a team of technical leads, engineers, architects across product line to own technology solutions from conception to retirement, aligned with key architectural design patterns
Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory safety, GMP and Validation requirements. Ensure all systems are designed, built, and operated to full SDLC requirements.
Ensure products within the product are meeting/exceeding business enablement, life cycle management SLAs and adherence to policy compliance procedures with performance metrics in place to track actual relative to goals and identify opportunities for improvement.
Become the key evangelist of EDE products and engage with experts within and outside of our company.
Position Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirement:
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 10 years in technology product management or in IT leadership roles in complex matrix environments supporting scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, or computational sciences
Has managed technical product teams and architects. Proven experience in team building, mentoring, and leadership with a demonstrated ability to inspire others to follow a common vision. Ability to function in geographically distributed culturally diverse environment.
Worked with lab management products and technologies such as notebook, lab information management, Sample Management, registration, archiving etc.
Has experience with technical and/or solution architecture, driving better and purposeful decision making on capability and last mile solutions across the value team, experience and comfort making build-buy-assemble decisions as well as technology stack decisions.
Awareness of relevant industry business, information and technology trends in lab systems. Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and industry/market trends within the biopharmaceutical scientific space.
Strong communication skills with ability to align the organization on complex technical decisions. Proven negotiation and guiding through influence skills, along with good problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate strategic thinking skills and an eagerness to learn scientific processes, drug discovery and development processes, regulatory requirements as necessary to solve problems.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Five or more years in a Drug discovery environment is preferred.
Worked with Product Management tools like Jira, Jira Align, Workboard and has worked in agile methodologies (scrum, Kanban etc.)
Extensive hands-on experience with one or more Inventory & Sample Management solutions, Entity Registration Systems, Lab Information Management Systems, Electronic Lab Notebooks, Request Management and/or Resource Planning systems, Chemical Registration and other laboratory software systems is desired for this position.
Worked with one or many of the following suite of products Titian, Brooks, Dotmatics, Scilligence, Biovia, Revvity, or Benchling software will be added advantage.
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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”.
Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. 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 salary range:
$164,800.00 - $259,400.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
naOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
The Biologics Technical product leader role is responsible for technical leadership and oversight for all biologics molecules end to end. This includes both pipeline and in line products. For pipeline, this includes development and implementation of pipeline commercialization strategy to ensure on-time launch with the best science and most robust processes working closely with DCRC. For inline, this includes development and implementation of technology roadmaps that proactively ensure reliable supply in alignment with the franchise objectives as developed by the value chain team for each product.
This role ensures ownership for the products’ technical processes and associated technical challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Managing the portfolio of technical projects associated with the Biologics products. Using standard tools and processes to enable prioritization, resource allocation and ensure project outcome realization.
Working collaboratively with the GBO OpU and associated VCMT’s to align on prioritization and strategies for the delivery of the business needs, in particular for the in line products. Ensuring that the team works with urgency to support the E2E supply chain when issues arise to ensure minimal risk to supply or compliance.
Developing tools and processes to ensure we are holistically looking at our products and their performance, using data to inform us of stability concerns or potential risks to our compliance posture or continuity of supply
Provide deep technical oversight of projects within the technical portfolio of products in partnership with the broader LMS&T organization. Direct the necessary technical reviews, and ensure robust solutions and approaches are developed by teams supporting in line and pipeline products. Expectation is that this leader will provide a structured approach to technical leadership that enables clear prioritization of the work aligned with the business needs, working with key stakeholders and decision makers.
Coaching and developing the technical leaders so they are able to support organization and all the complexity that exists today. Ensuring team are continuing to develop their knowledge and skills, It is required that this leader will create an environment through expectations, culture and processes which nurtures and demands both technical excellence and executional excellence. Ensuring reliable launch and sustained supply are achieved and there is both technical knowledge continuity and technical project continuity as the product passes from pipeline to inline.
Required to comply with our company's Global and regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.
Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture in GSEC and within the teams that they interact with.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Education Minimum Requirement:
B.S. /M.S. /Ph.D. in one of the relevant Engineering or Science fields
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 10-15 years experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and/or development, preferably a majority spent in science and technical role.
Demonstrated technical excellence an in depth understanding of biologics molecules, manufacturing processes and commercialization principles
Experience of biologics development and new product introduction.
Strong cross divisional networking skills and capabilities
Experience in Technical product stewardship an advantage
Demonstrated functional and enterprise leadership, ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
Strong collaborative and talent-building skills and the ability to work strategically and in a detail-oriented framework with all levels of management.
Must have strong understanding of product management systems and tools, strong business and financial skills, ability to manage multiple programs and create a high-performance work environment
Core Competences:
Technical
Deep knowledge and experience of working in a leadership role in the manufacture and/or development of biologic drug substance and/or drug product is required
Proven record in technical problem solving in a complex manufacturing environment
Proven record in project/portfolio management
Experience in on time delivery of E2E Pipeline programs
Knowledge and experience in ADC’s an advantage
Business
Manage a budget for the team of approximately 20/30 people
Maintain a focus on COGs and work with the OpU’s to continuously see where improvements can be made year on year
Ensure alignment of the teams portfolio of projects with the business strategy and associated priorities
Leadership
Focus on Customers and Patients
Strong communications and collaboration skills
Act with Candor and Courage
Make Rapid, Disciplined Decisions
Drive Results
Build Talent
Demonstrate Ethics and Integrity
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
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Job Description
The Vaccine Technical Product Leader role is responsible for technical leadership and oversight for all vaccine molecules end to end including both pipeline and in line products. For pipeline, this includes development and implementation of pipeline commercialization strategy to ensure on-time launch with the best science and most robust processes working closely with Development and Commercialization Review Committee (DCRC). For in-line, this includes development and implementation of technology roadmaps that proactively ensure reliable supply in alignment with the franchise objectives as developed by the value chain team for each product. This role ensures ownership for the products’ technical processes and associated technical challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Managing the portfolio of technical projects associated with the Vaccines. Using standard tools and processes to enable prioritization, resource allocation and ensure project outcome realization.
Working collaboratively with the GVO OpU and associated Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) to align on prioritization and strategies for the delivery of the business needs, in particular for the in-line products. Ensuring that the team works with urgency to support the E2E supply chain when issues arise to ensure minimal risk to supply or compliance.
Developing tools and processes to ensure we are holistically looking at our products and their performance, using data to inform us of stability or potential risks to our compliance posture or continuity of supply.
Provide deep technical oversight of vaccine projects within the technical portfolio of products in partnership with the broader Large Molecule Science & Technology (LMS&T) organization.
Direct the necessary technical reviews, and ensure robust solutions and approaches are developed by teams supporting in-line and pipeline products.
Expectation is that this leader will provide a structured approach to technical leadership that enables clear prioritization of the work aligned with the business needs, working with key stakeholders and decision makers.
Coaching and developing the technical leaders so they are able to support organization and all the complexity that exists today. Ensuring teams are continuing developing their knowledge and skills.
Required to comply with our company's global and regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.
Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture in GSEC and within the teams that they interact with.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in one of the relevant Engineering or Science fields.
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 15 years experience in biopharmaceutical/ vaccine manufacturing, preferably the majority spent in science and technical role.
Demonstrated technical excellence and in depth understanding of vaccines, manufacturing processes and commercialization principles
Strong cross divisional networking skills and capabilities
Experience in Technical product stewardship an advantage
Demonstrated functional and enterprise leadership, ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Strong collaborative and talent-building skills and the ability to work strategically and in a detail-oriented framework with all levels of management.
Must have strong understanding of product management systems and tools, strong business and financial skills, ability to manage multiple programs and create a high-performance work environment.
Core Competences:
Technical
Deep knowledge and experience of working in a leadership role in the manufacture of vaccine drug substance and/or drug product is required
Proven record in technical problem solving in a complex manufacturing environment
Proven record in project/portfolio management
Experience in on time delivery of E2E Pipeline programs
Business
Manage a budget for the team of approximately 20 - 30 people
Maintain a focus on COGs and work with the OpU’s to continuously see where improvements can be made year on year
Ensure alignment of the teams portfolio of projects with the business strategy and associated priorities
Leadership
Focus on Customers and Patients
Collaborate
Act with Candor and Courage
Make Rapid, Disciplined Decisions
Drive Results
Build Talent
Demonstrate Ethics and Integrity
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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”.
Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. 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 salary range:
$220,700.00 - $347,500.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Official account of Jobstore.
