Merck · 1 day ago
Associate Project Coordinator - Scientific
Upper Gwynedd, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$28/hr - $33/hr
2+ years expMerck is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking an Associate Project Coordinator – Scientific to support the Biologics Science and Technology organization. This role involves project coordination, operational support, and facilitating internal communications to ensure efficient execution of strategic initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Abby Lauman
Responsibilities
Assist in tracking and managing key projects and initiatives across multiple functional areas
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic priorities
Compile and prepare reports on project status, risks, and resource needs for the Chief of Staff
Coordinate meetings, events, and logistics at the direction of the Chief of Staff, including people and culture initiatives across Bio S&T
Lead the creation and distribution of internal communications such as newsletters, organizational updates, and leadership communications
Monitor internal communication channels and gather feedback to inform and improve communication strategies
Provide tactical support for priority initiatives, including execution and follow-up activities
Support special projects and ad hoc initiatives as required
Build and maintain strong working relationships with leadership and key stakeholders across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a relevant scientific discipline, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in scientific, technical, operational, or project coordination roles
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Office 365 (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot)
Preferred
Experience supporting senior leadership or cross-functional teams
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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