Associate Director, Global Technical Operations Shared Services Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- West Point PA
- Closing date
- Jul 11, 2016
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Job Details
Associate Director, Global Technical Operations Shared Services-CHE004814
Description
Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Global Technical Operations – Pharm (GTO-Pharm) Shared Services is seeking interested candidates to join its team of technical service experts.
- The successful candidate will be capable of providing strategic technical support for in-line products for pharmaceutical manufacturing sites worldwide. In addition, this position demands application of leadership skills and facilitation of knowledge sharing for optimal process performance across multiple sites.
- This function challenges the individual to drive business analysis as they plan and lead execution of strategic divisional initiatives such as product stewardship, proactive process robustness, knowledge management, quality risk management and similar activities.
- This opportunity offers responsibility for designing and implementing divisional systems utilizing critical thinking, appropriate Six Sigma techniques, and knowledge of Merck’s internal and external pharmaceutical manufacturing network.
- Interested candidate must be able to work independently or as part of a project team, to plan, develop and execute projects. The candidate must be able to work in a matrix organization and provide a boundaryless application of leadership skills to all assignments.
- The candidate must be able to influence and accomplish objectives through other groups that span various organizations in MMD. The individual will represent GTO Pharm in interactions with manufacturing sites, internal committees, and initiative teams.
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- B.S. or M.S. or Ph,D in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Pharmacy or other related engineering/scientific fields
Required Experience:
- Seven (7) years experience in a technical support role for drug substance or drug product manufacturing or development.
- Two (2) years experience in small molecule, drug product support with demonstrated expertise in one or more related unit operations.
Preferred Experience:
- Strong technical/manufacturing background in pharmaceutical and packaging operations in general and solid dosage in particular, including quality systems and process technology (technology transfer, process & cleaning validation, problem solving)
- Lean tools and systems (LSS green/black belt is a plus)
- Strong project management skills & proven ability to lead and/or manage complex projects.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to participate actively in virtual teams & communicate, collaborate, negotiate & persuade across a broad variety of functions and cultures
- Ability to work independently or in teams.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are preferred to manage a broad spectrum of activities/projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- “Out of box" thinking
- Be willing to travel up to 25 % to support technical issues / projects
Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Chemical Engineering
Job Title:Assoc. Dir, Engineering
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Other Locations: NA-United States
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): N/A
Company Trade Name:Merck
Description
Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Global Technical Operations – Pharm (GTO-Pharm) Shared Services is seeking interested candidates to join its team of technical service experts.
- The successful candidate will be capable of providing strategic technical support for in-line products for pharmaceutical manufacturing sites worldwide. In addition, this position demands application of leadership skills and facilitation of knowledge sharing for optimal process performance across multiple sites.
- This function challenges the individual to drive business analysis as they plan and lead execution of strategic divisional initiatives such as product stewardship, proactive process robustness, knowledge management, quality risk management and similar activities.
- This opportunity offers responsibility for designing and implementing divisional systems utilizing critical thinking, appropriate Six Sigma techniques, and knowledge of Merck’s internal and external pharmaceutical manufacturing network.
- Interested candidate must be able to work independently or as part of a project team, to plan, develop and execute projects. The candidate must be able to work in a matrix organization and provide a boundaryless application of leadership skills to all assignments.
- The candidate must be able to influence and accomplish objectives through other groups that span various organizations in MMD. The individual will represent GTO Pharm in interactions with manufacturing sites, internal committees, and initiative teams.
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- B.S. or M.S. or Ph,D in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Pharmacy or other related engineering/scientific fields
Required Experience:
- Seven (7) years experience in a technical support role for drug substance or drug product manufacturing or development.
- Two (2) years experience in small molecule, drug product support with demonstrated expertise in one or more related unit operations.
Preferred Experience:
- Strong technical/manufacturing background in pharmaceutical and packaging operations in general and solid dosage in particular, including quality systems and process technology (technology transfer, process & cleaning validation, problem solving)
- Lean tools and systems (LSS green/black belt is a plus)
- Strong project management skills & proven ability to lead and/or manage complex projects.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to participate actively in virtual teams & communicate, collaborate, negotiate & persuade across a broad variety of functions and cultures
- Ability to work independently or in teams.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are preferred to manage a broad spectrum of activities/projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- “Out of box" thinking
- Be willing to travel up to 25 % to support technical issues / projects
Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Chemical Engineering
Job Title:Assoc. Dir, Engineering
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Other Locations: NA-United States
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): N/A
Company Trade Name:Merck
Company
Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.
We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work
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