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Director, Operations - API

$173.2k - $272.6k

Merck

Director of Operations leading the Integrated Process Team for API manufacturing at a new small molecule pharmaceutical facility in Virginia. Responsible for site strategy, operational ramp-up, compliance, and team leadership while establishing the future operating model for this agile manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic and tactical planning aligned with site and company priorities
  • Develop future-state operating model and support site start-up, ramp-up, and operational readiness
  • Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable API operations meeting production and supply objectives
  • Lead team of managers and contributors to build high-performing organization with strong quality and safety culture
  • Support budget planning, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives across the IPT

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Leadership experience in manufacturing, technical operations, quality, engineering, or production planning
  • Direct and indirect team leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, regulatory readiness, and safety practices
  • Demonstrated experience with operational planning, project leadership, or site ramp-up activities
Vacancy posted a month ago
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