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Title: Biologics Pilot Plant Automation - Associate Director, Engineering (P4)
Applications are sought for an associate director position in our Research & Development Division Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) automation engineering group. Individual will lead and perform various automation activities supporting pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk biologic (vaccines and therapeutic proteins) clinical supplies.
Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but are not limited to:
In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, an opportunity exists to collaborate across our Research & Development Division with automation and data initiatives and to contribute towards defining/streamlining various business processes for efficient and flexible GMP clinical supply for products in all phases of development. Some off shift (second shift and weekends) will be required to support campaigns.
Education Minimum Requirement:
Required Experience and Skills:
Desired Experience and Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
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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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
05/9/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Title: Biologics Pilot Plant Automation - Associate Director, Engineering (P4)
Applications are sought for an associate director position in our Research & Development Division Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) automation engineering group. Individual will lead and perform various automation activities supporting pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk biologic (vaccines and therapeutic proteins) clinical supplies.
Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but are not limited to:
- Provide automation leadership for GMP clinical manufacturing campaigns in the facility
- Lead ongoing automation system support and troubleshooting in the facility
- Lead the design, scope, implementation, and GMP close out of pilot plant projects including the specification and automation integration of new equipment, upgrades and improvements.
- Author and review GMP change controls, test protocols, SDLC documentation, SOP's, safety reviews, deviation investigations and actions.
- Work with the team to innovate and evaluate new technologies and automation systems to improve the pilot plant's reliability and increase efficiencies
- Cross train in many areas and technologies.
- Actively work in a multi-discipline cross-functional project team environment
In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, an opportunity exists to collaborate across our Research & Development Division with automation and data initiatives and to contribute towards defining/streamlining various business processes for efficient and flexible GMP clinical supply for products in all phases of development. Some off shift (second shift and weekends) will be required to support campaigns.
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 7 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
- Strong project management, organizational, communication and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to mentor individuals and influence functional groups.
- Previous automation experience supporting GMP production of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, or vaccines. This includes executing GMP change controls.
- Significant experience in one or more of the following automation technologies: DeltaV, Ignition, PLC/SCADA
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Experience with manufacturing equipment, process control, automation infrastructure design, and/or cybersecurity.
- Experience with integrating equipment automation systems with Enterprise IT managed systems, e.g. MES, virtualization, networking, windows and antivirus patching/updates.
- Experience with Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and Tools (MS Project, RACI, GANTT).
- Experience with building and planning technology road maps. Experience with biologics manufacturing equipment (bioreactors, filtration skids, chromatography skids). Experience supporting GMP audits.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
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
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
05/9/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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