Job Description

Under the direction of the Network Strategy & Execution Director, the Associate Director is responsible for assessing, leading and managing the successful "end to end"(E2E) project management of major and complex supply chain changes by driving cross-divisional and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of the targeted goals and timelines.

The Associate Director will effectively and efficiently achieve project objectives and defined business requirements through exceptional project management. The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams for projects that may include establishing new sources of supply for registered materials or managing a portfolio of complex process changes with regulatory impact

Responsibilities

Business Case Development

Understanding the requirements of a complex business case for assigned changes
Continually assessing key business elements across project life cycle to ensure business goals remain relevant in an ever-changing business environment and escalate as required

Project | Portfolio Management

Owning and developing detailed project plans for given changes using standard tools and ensures the alignment and coordination of cross-functional groups
Managing multiple projects at any one time that have high complexity (global supply chain impact with many inter dependencies)
Leading and executing within multifaceted project environments with a small to large cross-functional team

Strategic Inventory Management | Supply Transitioning

Defining key business requirements (validation, regulatory filing, inventory builds, and creating inventory transition plans to the new source of supply or for post-change supply)

Risk Management

Proactively identifying and mitigating risks and participating in Integrated Risk Management (IRM)
Identifying and raising issues and conflicting agendas/priorities for quick resolution
Being able to align teams to solve problems
Bringing innovation into every day thinking to mitigate risks
Understanding and committing to Compliance

Communication

Ensuring inter-project communication and integrated execution
Ensuring consistency and sharing of best practices

Leadership Capabilities

E2E Visibility
Be skilled in effectively managing virtual teams and have the ability to influence both horizontally and vertically
Drive to engage others and have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Be able to maintain focus on the key project goals and priorities, but also be able to dive into the detail to facilitate problem resolution and ensure project success
Cultural sensitivity, diversity, and effectiveness
Regulatory Acumen and effective working relationship with Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS)
Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving, raising concerns and accountability

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in the field of Science, Engineering or related

Required Experience and Skills:

Minimum of eight (8) years' combined and diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Technology, Regulatory, or Procurement with a demonstrated record of solid achievements
Working in both strategic and tactical space

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Product source changes and change control
Proficiency in Microsoft project
Flexibility with working schedule and availability to travel
Vaccines, biologics, therapeutic proteins, or sterile
Working with Global Human Health and 3rd party partners

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceuticals, Budget Development, Clinical Trial Management, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Global Supply Chain, Innovation, Innovative Solutions, Inventory Management, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Mitigated Risks, Project Management, Project Management Tools, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Regulatory Compliance, Retail Inventory Management, Risk Evaluation And Mitigation Strategy (REMS), Risk Management {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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, Monday - 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”.

The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/10/2026

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Requisition ID:R390375

Associate Director - Project Manager, Manufacturing Network Strategy

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