Associate Director - Engineering

MSD • Elkton, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Due to continued growth and investment, our Company is hiring an Associated Director, Process Engineering within Global Engineering Solutions (GES) supporting our Company's Capital Project Portfolio. The Associate Director, based at our Elkton, Virginia site, will support the portfolio of capital projects and initiatives for the Small Molecule Line of Business. The initial assignment for this role will be to support the design and delivery of the Small Molecule Center of Excellence in Elkton, Virginia. This specific role is for support of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) scope of the capital project. The Associate Director will participate in a high performing team as a Process Lead and will be responsible for implementation of capital project scope and technical studies that support our Company's business objectives. Reporting to a Technology Director, the Associate Director will lead capital project Process Engineering deliverables ranging from early concept activities, to process design and specification, and on through commissioning & qualification, process implementation & realization of the solution. The Associate Director also leads studies, applies Lean methods, and provides consulting to ongoing projects and existing business operations. The Associate Director will exhibit advanced leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and provide guidance to assigned engineers. Successful performance requires advance technical knowledge in own field, knowledge in a variety of other areas including new products, processes, systems and facilities, and imaginative and innovative approaches to new and diverse problems. The Associate Director is expected to develop and maintain advanced technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise. With a large volume and variety of capital project work in GES, this position will also afford future opportunities to be exposed to multiple business areas, which may include Large Molecule Biologics/Vaccines/Sterile both for Human Health and Animal Health, with a focus on potential future potent products and associated facilities, containment technologies, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry in engineering, technology, and/or manufacturing role
• Advanced understanding of standard unit operations for API manufacturing, with unit operation design, startup, and/or operation preferred
• Experience in containment technologies, electrically classified environments, and design/implementation approaches
• Experience in containment technologies, electrically classified environments, and design/implementation approaches
• Experience with equipment life cycle approach and Capital Management stage gate process
• Creative, innovative, thinks outside of the box, self-motivated, applies problem-solving skills, and solid base in engineering fundamentals and equipment troubleshooting
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills. Ability to get results in a cross functional environment and ability to effectively collaborate with and influence partners.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Project/Time Management skills which deliver on-time and quality work
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or applicable Science

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of project scope, front-end planning, and providing innovative designs & solutions that meet business objectives
• Provides technical guidance during project, assesses viability of technology in proposed configuration, verifies adherence to our Company's standards and practices, and ensures deliverables are technically sound
• Leads preliminary designs, including P&ID development, PHA facilitation
• Leads design of process equipment, including collaboration with Engineering Firms, Equipment Suppliers, and leads Factory Acceptance Testing as required
• Provides leadership during project implementation, including Commissioning & Qualification
• Collaborates with other Integrated Project Team members from our Company (e.g., Operations, Project Management, Technology, Maintenance, Automation, and Safety)
• Directs the work of Engineering Firms and supplier/vendors to progress project related deliverables
• Participate in the development and review of engineering guidelines, standards, safety/environmental policies, and change requests

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director