Merck · 4 hours ago
Elkton GES Associate Director, Project Engineering
Elkton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expMerck is seeking an initiative-taking Associate Director of Project Engineering to manage capital projects in their Global Engineering Solutions (GES) division. The role involves leading a variety of projects that support pharmaceutical manufacturing and collaborating closely with various teams to enhance the company's manufacturing infrastructure.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead capital projects: Plan, direct, and organize resources for capital budgeting, engineering design, procurement, construction management, startup, and commissioning of new or enhanced facilities and utilities
EHS leadership: Champion a strong safety culture; ensure projects meet or exceed company EHS targets. Process and Construction Safety
Compliance and Quality: Ensure adherence to company Standards and Procedures, and the Quality Manual; Oversee effective QA/QC programs
Drive team success: Manage integrated project teams to deliver critical assets on time and within budget; foster collaboration with our company's Leadership, Site Stakeholders, Partners, and cross‑functional teams
Innovate and Deliver: Develop robust execution and design strategies that address scope, complexity, geography, risk, and business impact; apply Lean Project Delivery and Target Value Delivery to align scope, cost, and value
Governance: Lead Capital Governance; run safety and staff meetings; ensure scope control and alignment to business goals; lead funding reviews and stakeholder alignment
Risk management: Maintain portfolio risk registers; drive mitigations; integrate compliance, permitting, and logistics risks; guide teams to simple, robust solutions
Change management: Enforce governance for scope, cost, and schedule changes; manage approvals and communication throughout the project lifecycle
Communication: Manage communications and reporting to keep stakeholders informed and aligned; communicate effectively at all levels
People leadership: Manage and coach team members; set clear business priorities and behavior expectations
Industry breadth: Apply broad biopharma experience: drug substance, drug product, large and small molecule, utilities
Travel: Candidate must live within or relocate to Elkton, VA vicinity. Initial assignment will involve less than 10% travel. Long term must have ability to travel up to 50% of time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Minimum of eight (8) years of project management experience, overseeing diverse capital projects from design through to construction, commissioning, and close out
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present project status and funding clearly and effectively
Understanding of cGMP and regulatory qualification requirements
Proven ability to navigate complex challenges, manage change, and drive project success under tight deadlines
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment that prioritizes business needs
Preferred
Experience with Lean Project Delivery methodologies such as Target Value Design and pull planning
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (drug substance, drug product, labs, large and small molecule, utilities
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
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
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