Director, Biologics VCM Product Leader

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Trenton, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Director, Biologics VCM Product Leader at Merck is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain strategy for Biologics products within the Manufacturing Division. This role involves developing and executing product supply strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with commercial goals. The VCM Product Leader will oversee supply chain design, risk management, and lifecycle strategies, directly impacting cost, quality, and customer service. This position requires strong leadership and technical knowledge in large molecule operations, as well as exceptional communication and talent management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) for pipeline products or Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) for commercial products.
• Lead commercial siting selection, supply chain design, and value stream mapping.
• Gain alignment and endorsement for supply chain strategic elements through senior stakeholder management and appropriate executive governance forums.
• Develop and maintain product supply chain lifecycle strategies through Product Master Plans (PMP) as products are commercialized.
• Lead post-approval physical product enhancements, process and method technical changes, robustness/quality/productivity projects.
• Manage product supply chain Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including identification & prioritization of mitigation strategies.
• Lead Global Filing and Launch (GFLS) strategy development to gain cross-divisional alignment on scope of market launches and associated timing.
• Develop and maintain Cost of Goods projections through the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Strong large molecule operations and technical knowledge.
• Exceptional leadership skills to create vision and inspire teams.
• Strong talent management and team building skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.