Director, Engineering

MSD • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations to ensure our facilities remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation. Director Global Engineering Services Rahway Projects is responsible for leading the Delivery of a large Capital Program (>$250MM). Guide the team to carefully plan, identify risks and mitigation strategies, track and monitor progress, escalate risks and cascade information. Align a cross-functional team around the project mission/work plan. Interface and align with key Service Providers of Engineering, Procurement, Equipment, Construction Management and Commissioning/Qualification services. Initial assignment is as described above, but future roles and responsibilities are dependent upon future project workload and locations. Primary activities include, but are not limited to: Manage funding review process to include: Review or approve funding packages for projects, participate in Stage Setting and Commitment Reviews for large regional projects. Input to and participate in cross regional resource planning and workload projection Develop Project Team metrics that are linked to strategy and business results including risk and rewards programs with Tier 1 suppliers. Establish performance management objectives for the project in line with departmental, plant and divisional/franchise objectives Manage and mentor direct reports Develop close working relationships with Plant Manager(s), key stakeholders and Staff within region. As a member of the Project Leadership Team, perform share of administrative functions (Tier Meetings, Safety/Staff Meetings, key stakeholder relationship management) to ensure department and GES are delivering on business needs and addressing development of our staff Broad knowledge of bioprocess and Infrastructure projects and requirements. Experience and demonstrated working relationship with our operations and Builders groups. Knowledge of Current industry trends and issues Knowledge of and demonstrated application of Lean Project Delivery Engineering Best Practices Capital Management process expertise is critical as the program must use these methods to succeed. Risk management planning and mitigation. Managing/ implementing commissioning, qualification, contract administration and project close-out. This position is located in the Northeast US Region (West Point, PA / Rahway, NJ), but may require the candidate to be available to travel 50% of their time in order to support projects within the Americas and internationally at the various plant sites. Note that the first assignment will be at Rahway, NJ.

Requirements

• > 10 years formal engineering work experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and proven project management excellence demonstrated over multiple assignments.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills along with the ability to deliver project status and funding presentations in a concise, effective, and organized manner.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing facilities (drug substance, drug product), plant operations, clean utilities and maintenance (inclusive of waste treatment) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to build and maintain a high performing group of technical professionals.
• An understanding of GMP and regulatory qualification requirements and expectations
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Construction and process safety experience
• Team building and leadership skills
• Project controls background
• Offsite construction experience
• Demonstrated use of BIM
• Commissioning and qualification experience
• Experience implementing project QA/QC programs
• Outstanding decision-making skills and strengths in change management and team alignment.
• The ability to collaborate in a team environment that is sensitive to the needs of the business.
• The ability to travel 50%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lean Project Delivery Methodologies (i.e. target value design, off-site fabrication, pull planning scheduling tools) considered a plus.
• Familiarity with conducting project activity within operating facilities & planning for work to occur during shutdowns

Responsibilities

• Manage funding review process to include: Review or approve funding packages for projects, participate in Stage Setting and Commitment Reviews for large regional projects.
• Input to and participate in cross regional resource planning and workload projection
• Develop Project Team metrics that are linked to strategy and business results including risk and rewards programs with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Establish performance management objectives for the project in line with departmental, plant and divisional/franchise objectives
• Manage and mentor direct reports
• Develop close working relationships with Plant Manager(s), key stakeholders and Staff within region.
• As a member of the Project Leadership Team, perform share of administrative functions (Tier Meetings, Safety/Staff Meetings, key stakeholder relationship management) to ensure department and GES are delivering on business needs and addressing development of our staff
• Risk management planning and mitigation.
• Managing/ implementing commissioning, qualification, contract administration and project close-out.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

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