Associate Director (Engineering), Biologics External Manufacturing Technical Operations

Job Description We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. At the forefront of research, we deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our team and be part of a company that uses the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. The Associate Director, Engineering within Biologics External Manufacturing Technology is accountable for achieving excellence in Compliance, Supply, Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction in partnership with our internal technical partners and External Partner (EP) leadership, supporting the Vaccines and Biologics businesses. This individual works in collaboration with the Focus Factory Operations lead, modality specific Technology Leads, Large Molecule External Quality Assurance, and Procurement. The Associate Director must have biologics manufacturing experience, with broad process sciences and analytics, strong leadership skills, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities Provide a single point of technical contact to assigned External Partners, impacted Company Manufacturing Division sites, and Commercialization. Provide technical oversight, management, and planning support for complex partnership models. Accountable to External Manufacturing for overall tech transfer delivery (on-time, within budget), working closely with the Operations Unit leadership to assure resourcing for each activity. Provide technical guidance to the External Partner, assess viability of technology in proposed process configurations, verify adherence to required standards, and ensure deliverables are technically sound. Collaborate with Procurement, External Manufacturing Operations, External Quality, Regulatory, and others to evaluate External Partner(s) for inclusion in the Company Network. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck