Associate Director, Project Management

MSD • Rahway, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Network Strategy & Execution Director, the Associate Director is responsible for assessing, leading, and managing end-to-end project management of major and complex supply chain changes. The role drives cross-divisional and cross-functional teams to deliver targeted goals and timelines, define business requirements, and achieve project objectives through effective project management. Projects may include establishing new sources of supply for registered materials or managing a portfolio of complex process changes with regulatory impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least eight years of combined and diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Technology, Regulatory, or Procurement, with a demonstrated record of solid achievements.
• Experience working in both strategic and tactical environments.
• Strong project planning, project management, and project portfolio management capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects, virtual teams, risks, and cross-functional relationships.
• Accountability, adaptability, conflict resolution, decision-making, data analysis, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceuticals, global supply chain, inventory management, regulatory compliance, risk management, and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with product source changes and change control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Flexibility with working schedule and availability to travel.
• Experience with vaccines, biologics, therapeutic proteins, or sterile products.
• Experience working with Global Human Health and third-party partners.
• Experience in clinical trial management, feasibility studies, root cause analysis, strategic planning, and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Understand the requirements of complex business cases for assigned changes and continually assess key business elements across the project life cycle to ensure business goals remain relevant; escalate as required.
• Own and develop detailed project plans for assigned changes using standard tools, ensuring alignment and coordination across cross-functional groups.
• Manage multiple highly complex projects at a time, including projects with global supply chain impact and numerous interdependencies.
• Lead and execute projects in multifaceted environments with small to large cross-functional teams.
• Define business requirements for validation, regulatory filing, inventory builds, and inventory transition plans to a new supply source or for post-change supply.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and participate in Integrated Risk Management (IRM).
• Identify and raise issues and conflicting agendas or priorities for quick resolution, and align teams to solve problems.
• Bring innovation into day-to-day thinking to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
• Ensure inter-project communication and integrated execution, and promote consistency and sharing of best practices.
• Manage virtual teams effectively and influence stakeholders horizontally and vertically.
• Maintain focus on project goals and priorities while addressing details to facilitate problem resolution and project success.
• Build effective working relationships with Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS).
• Demonstrate conflict resolution, problem-solving, raising concerns, and accountability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior