Associate Vice President, Facilities

MSD • Rahway, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Management team delivers services that enrich our workplace and strengthen our organizational culture, while supporting the evolving needs of our business and stakeholders. We are committed to creating great workplace experience and maintaining reliable, safe, and compliant operations. Through the solutions and services we provide, we enable employees to innovate, collaborate, explore new ideas, and deliver impactful results. Responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating all facilities and site support operations across Corporate Headquarters and Technical R&D sites. Scope includes accountable oversight of all site operations and amenities, including master planning, soft services, security operations, utility generation and distribution and related infrastructure, warehouse operations, wastewater and potable water systems, maintenance and repair, laboratory support services, and management of the Integrated Facilities Management partnership. This role reports to the Vice President, Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) and has primary responsibility for a mixed union and non‑union workforce of approximately 250 employees and for overseeing an operating and capital budget in excess of $1.0B.

Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years in a multi-faceted operational environment.
• Strong people management, communications, change management and negotiating skills.
• Strong Enterprise leadership and business and financial acumen.
• Exhibits Growth mindset – networking, sharing, empowering, experimentation, learning, and enterprise focus.
• Knowledge of utilities - Chemical and/or biologics and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, significant business and technical expertise.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple and simultaneous assignments and quickly adapt to changes in business priorities.
• Program management skills with an understanding of strategic vision and significant attention to detail.
• Ability to both think critically as well as communicate effectively.
• Collaboration with Corporate, Division, plant and external community organizations/agencies regarding facility management & real estate operating and technology strategies.
• Strong advocate for Inclusion with aptitude for recruiting, retaining, and developing talent.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Industrial, NFPA standards, DOT, GXP and other regulatory agency requirements.
• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Budget Management
• Business Strategies
• Change Management
• Commercial Property Management
• Communication
• Communication Management
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Customer-Focused
• Detail-Oriented
• Employee Empowerment
• Facility Maintenance
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Mentoring Staff
• People Leadership
• People Management
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Professional Networking
• Program Management
• Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
• Right-Of-Way (ROW) Acquisitions
• Risk Management
• Security Strategy
• Site Acquisitions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with External Partners, Agencies, Townships.
• Experience in dealing with agencies and management of external Supplier professionals.
• Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification or equal experience in application.
• Experience managing Union Labor bargaining agreements and negotiating principles.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the safe, efficient, and compliant management of Corporate & Divisional Headquarters and a portfolio of Technical R&D sites serving approximately 10,000 employees and contractors.
• Development and execution of a robust, strategic portfolio Master Planning program that integrates all divisions and aligns with the company’s strategic imperatives.
• Management of expense and capital budgets exceeding $1.0B, including development, forecasting, and oversight and execution of operational and capital plans.
• Utilize data analytics and AI to drive continuous process improvement, increased efficiencies of operational costs, outsourced services, and space utilization.
• Ensure safe, reliable facilities and infrastructure services that enable mission-critical discovery and development supporting global medical needs.
• Ensure effective management of and compliance with all applicable regulatory permits such as Title V (air), wastewater generation, storm water management, and all construction and township code requirements.
• Provide oversight, management of site utility / powerhouse operations, utilities generation/distribution, wastewater and potable water systems, and warehouse and logistics processes and operations.
• Deliver organizational performance aligned with safety and sustainability goals, GxP compliance requirements, and key performance indicators.
• Lead organizational technical problem-solving strategies to meet and align with business growth and stakeholder needs.
• Lead a large integrated workforce of approximately 250 employees, including unionized labor, managers, and professionals, and manage third-party supplier partners across all soft services, facilities maintenance contractors, and technical services (e.g., project engineering).
• Execute organizational strategy aligned with business needs and key stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary liaison to external communities, including township, county, and state entities.

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: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees