Senior Specialist, Global Engineering Solutions Technology Center Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- West Point PA
- Closing date
- Oct 2, 2017
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Senior Specialist, Global Engineering Solutions Technology Center-CHE005538
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. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century. Merck’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Merck Manufacturing Division, MMD, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.
Reporting to a Technology Director in Global Engineering Solutions, the Senior Specialist will be part of a high performing team, responsible for implementation of projects and studies that support critical Merck business and compliance objectives. The Senior Specialist participates in project activities ranging from business case development through the implementation of the business solution using the Capital Management stage gate process with varying degrees of responsibility. The Senior Specialist will exhibit sound leadership and exemplary collaboration, communication, and vendor management skills; and is expected to develop and maintain advanced technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads or supports project design efforts, providing innovative solutions that meet business objective
- Collaborates with a team in the evaluation of alternative solutions and the development of project scope
- Preliminary designs, including P&ID development and HAZOP facilitation
- Ensures that deliverables conform to Merck standards and practices, and are technically sound
- Provides technical guidance during project implementation, assures viability of technology in proposed configuration
- Team leader for assigned areas of facilities
- Liaises with other technical functions to ensure successful technology transfers of new and in-line products
- Collaborates with contractors, suppliers and other team members in the execution of the work
Percent of travel: >25% for projects assignments outside of primary location. Travel and flexibility in project assignment location is required; assignments may require short term travel assignments.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or applicable Science
Required:
- Experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry in engineering or manufacturing in vaccines or biologics
- Experience with an equipment life cycle approach including specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification
- Understanding of hygienic design and unit operations specific to vaccine/biologic manufacturing and aseptic processing
- Excellent collaboration and engagement as a team player with dependable interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
- Project/time management skills which deliver on time and quality work
Preferred:
- Experience with capital projects that followed a stage gate capital management process
- 8+ years experience in engineering or operations with 5+ years experience related to vaccines or biologics
Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we’re inventing for life.
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:Sr. Spclst, Engineering
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 50 % 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. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century. Merck’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Merck Manufacturing Division, MMD, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.
Reporting to a Technology Director in Global Engineering Solutions, the Senior Specialist will be part of a high performing team, responsible for implementation of projects and studies that support critical Merck business and compliance objectives. The Senior Specialist participates in project activities ranging from business case development through the implementation of the business solution using the Capital Management stage gate process with varying degrees of responsibility. The Senior Specialist will exhibit sound leadership and exemplary collaboration, communication, and vendor management skills; and is expected to develop and maintain advanced technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads or supports project design efforts, providing innovative solutions that meet business objective
- Collaborates with a team in the evaluation of alternative solutions and the development of project scope
- Preliminary designs, including P&ID development and HAZOP facilitation
- Ensures that deliverables conform to Merck standards and practices, and are technically sound
- Provides technical guidance during project implementation, assures viability of technology in proposed configuration
- Team leader for assigned areas of facilities
- Liaises with other technical functions to ensure successful technology transfers of new and in-line products
- Collaborates with contractors, suppliers and other team members in the execution of the work
Percent of travel: >25% for projects assignments outside of primary location. Travel and flexibility in project assignment location is required; assignments may require short term travel assignments.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or applicable Science
Required:
- Experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry in engineering or manufacturing in vaccines or biologics
- Experience with an equipment life cycle approach including specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification
- Understanding of hygienic design and unit operations specific to vaccine/biologic manufacturing and aseptic processing
- Excellent collaboration and engagement as a team player with dependable interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
- Project/time management skills which deliver on time and quality work
Preferred:
- Experience with capital projects that followed a stage gate capital management process
- 8+ years experience in engineering or operations with 5+ years experience related to vaccines or biologics
Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we’re inventing for life.
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:Sr. Spclst, Engineering
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 50 % 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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