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Description:

The Director of Chemical Engineering R&D is responsible for managing a portfolio of projects from the clinical pipeline, including oversight of laboratory based process development and characterization, pilot plant scale-up and activities to support technology transfer and regulatory filings. The incumbent will be responsible for the performance and professional development of staff members within their group. In partnership with counterparts from Process Chemistry, Analytical R&D, and the Manufacturing Division, the role is responsible for ensuring that innovative, robust, safe and economical processes are developed and launched for the small molecule pipeline with the best science at first filing towards world class supply targets. In addition, the Director participates in network wide activities within Small Molecule Process R&D and MRL for setting strategic direction on the pipeline and other priorities, as well as helping to prioritize resource allocation.

Nature and Scope of Position:

The Director reports to the Executive Director, Head of Chemical Engineering Research & Development, Small Molecule Process Research & Development in the Research Laboratories organization. This Director role is responsible for the performance and professional development of approximately 15 – 20 staff members, including both scientific supervisors and R&D engineers. The incumbent will be responsible for helping to recruit, as well as for appraisal and development of personnel under their supervision. In addition, the Director will actively demonstrate and encourage diversity and inclusion principles in their approach to problem solving and talent development.

Critical tasks involve technical and strategic oversight of chemical engineering staff who directly contribute to the development, characterization and scale-up of various unit operations for manufacturing processes, including batch and continuous reactions, crystallizations, extractions, membrane separations, distillation, filtration and drying. The developed processes are ultimately demonstrated and validated at internal and external commercial supply sites and documented in technology transfer documents and regulatory filing submissions. The role maintains awareness of external factors, internal and external contacts and expertise requirements needed to solve challenging technical problems.

The Director influences the direction of drug development and contributes to program Line-of-Sight (LOS) plans and Integrated Development and Supply Plans (IDSPs). This role directs technical and strategic work supporting their projects and provides input and guidance to reports including use of best practices and appropriate approaches to optimize resource utilization, as well as novel ideas or innovative approaches to technical or strategic advancements of programs. The incumbent will keep abreast, and encourage sharing, of discoveries in the field to ensure our company remains an industry leader in drug development. The Director provides constructive and timely feedback to close performance gaps. In addition, the role ensures that all team activities are completed with the highest regard for safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Degree in engineering or related pharmaceutical science is required

Required:

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical process development experience

• Demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional groups

• Track record and commitment to employee development/retention

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

• Subject matter expertise in engineering with experience in commercial process development and scale-up

• Strength in delivering results on firm deadlines

• Demonstrated ability in selection and prioritization of a portfolio of projects

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Expected salary range:

$164,800.00 - $259,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

07/12/2024

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Job Posting End Date: 07/12/2024

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Requisition ID: R301156