Identify, establish, and maintain trusted vendor relationships aligned with pipeline needs across oral formulation, sterile and specialty products, device development, and discovery pharmaceutical sciences.
Support technology evaluations through external partner discussions, confidentiality agreements, technical information exchange, and guidance on appropriate scope and agreement structure.
Collaborate across scientific and operational functions to optimize externalization activities, improve workflows, and advance portfolio-level operational excellence.
Provide business and logistical support for non-manufacturing activities, including device development, device evaluation, and process development.
10% Travel
Education Minimum Requirement
B.S. with at least 8 years of relevant industrial experience, or
M.S. with at least 6 years, or
Ph.D. with at least 4 years in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
Required Experience and Skills
Relevant pharmaceutical development, clinical manufacturing, supply chain, or external manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated vendor and project management, cross-functional collaboration, and independent execution of business deliverables.
Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory expectations, manufacturing compliance, and drug product development.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence teams without direct authority.
Strategic thinking, business acumen, creativity, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems with rigor.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Direct drug product manufacturing, specialized scientific, or device development experience.
Experience leading business process optimization, continuous improvement, or transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with SAP for material build and transactions
Required Skills
Business Process Design, Business Process Implementation, Business Process Improvements, Clinical Manufacturing, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Trial Management, Data Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Solid Dosage Forms, Vendor Management
Preferred Skills
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The primary location for this posting is
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is
$129,000.00 - $203,100.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. 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.
Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
n/a
Job Posting End Date
- 11/21/2026
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