Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Trenton, NJ
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Trenton, NJ
Chemical Manufacturing
About the position
The Associate Director, Biologics VCM Product Manager at Merck is responsible for developing and executing end-to-end product supply strategies for Biologics products. This role involves supporting supply chain design, global filing and launch strategies, and managing product lifecycle strategies. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with commercial goals, ultimately impacting cost, quality, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading cross-functional Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) for pipeline products or Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) for commercial products.
- Support and/or lead commercial siting selection, supply chain design, and value stream mapping.
- Assist in gaining alignment and endorsement for supply chain strategic elements through senior stakeholder management.
- Develop and maintain product supply chain lifecycle strategies through Product Master Plans (PMP).
- Support management of post-approval physical product enhancements and process changes.
- Manage product supply chain Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP).
- Assist in Global Filing and Launch (GFLS) strategy development.
- Support development of Cost of Goods projections through the product lifecycle.
- Support network/platform strategies driven by pipeline evolution.
- Help manage the interface with GHH on the global long-range demand forecast.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in large molecule (biologics/vaccines) operations, technology, quality, and/or supply chain.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional matrix teams through strategy/project execution.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree or higher in a related discipline.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
