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Manufacturing Changeover Manager - Drug Substance

$96.2k - $151.4k

Merck

Manufacturing Changeover Manager for drug substance operations at a small molecule facility in Elkton, Virginia. This role plans and executes turnaround activities between manufacturing campaigns, leads cross-functional teams, and drives operational excellence through standardized processes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute turnaround activities for drug substance operations between campaigns
  • Lead mechanical, electrical, operations, and production personnel to ensure safe and efficient changeovers
  • Develop and maintain standardized, repeatable turnaround models supporting consistent campaign transitions
  • Monitor performance metrics and apply lean tools to reduce downtime and improve cycle time
  • Partner with production leads and cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and execution alignment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, manufacturing, or related technical discipline
  • Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated GMP manufacturing experience
  • Experience leading turnaround, changeover, or campaign transition activities
  • Strong lean principles knowledge and continuous improvement mindset
  • Proven team leadership and cross-functional coordination in manufacturing
  • Knowledge of safe, compliant execution in regulated environments
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Vacancy posted a month ago
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