About this opportunity
Merck lists this Assoc. Dir - Large Molecule External Manufacturing Technology, Network & Viral Lead opportunity in de soto, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role
Associate Director leading external manufacturing of large molecule drug substances for animal health, focusing on viral products and network transfers.
Responsibilities
manage global CMO supply chain
oversee tech transfer, process development, process improvements, trouble shooting, and lifecycle management
lead cross-functional collaborations with suppliers, procurement, R&D, QA, and manufacturing
conduct audits and support sourcing decisions
drive innovation to enhance processes and reduce costs
lead technical teams during project execution from sourcing to commercialization.
High-value specifics
biologics, GMP manufacturing, viral vaccine experience, process scale-up, global CMO management, regulatory strategy familiarity (FDA, USDA, EU).
Requirements
Bachelor's in Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field
10+ years in biotech drug substance development, including 5+ in process development of LM biologics such as monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, ADCs, or mRNA
strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with experience in viral vaccine development preferred.
Collaboration
cross-functional with internal teams and external suppliers; reporting line to senior management.
Work setup
hybrid US with 15-20% travel.
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Worksite address
de soto, KS, 66018, US
Who can apply
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