Director, Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology

MSD•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

2d•$173,200 - $272,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology leads a department of 10 to 20 engineers and scientists, from entry-level researchers through senior scientific leaders and people managers. The role shapes and executes strategies for the development pipeline and fosters a culture focused on safety, quality, and inclusion. It champions talent development, operational excellence, and collaboration across global technical, quality, and manufacturing networks to bring medicines to market. The Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology organization develops processes and technologies for small-molecule, solid-dosage drugs, from early formulation partnerships through commercial launch and stable global supply. The Director oversees the department’s portfolio and core functions, including clinical supply stewardship, a supply-support facility, safety teams, digital strategy, compliance, modeling, risk-assessment platforms, diversity and inclusion, due diligence, and capital projects. The primary location is Rahway, New Jersey; travel to West Point, Pennsylvania, is required because reports are based at both locations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field and at least 12 years of experience; or a Master of Science and at least 10 years; or a Ph.D. and at least 8 years.
Deep technical and subject-matter expertise in the function.
Knowledge of oral drug-product formulation and process development.
A proven track record in small-molecule commercial process development, scale-up, and technology transfer to supply.
Deep understanding of new-product development and commercialization.
Experience with end-to-end drug-product development from commercialization through supply.
Experience authoring regulatory submissions and responding to regulatory questions.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Effective delegation skills and demonstrated ability to drive improvement priorities alongside the portfolio.
Demonstrated ability to lead and sponsor cross-functional teams.
Ability to deliver results against firm deadlines.
Experience leading organizational change.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting supply investigations.
Proficiency in situational effectiveness and the ability to tailor communications to technical teams and executive-level audiences.

Responsibilities

Drive product-portfolio development, including control-strategy plans, experimental designs across scales, execution of experimental plans, and data analysis to create robust strategies for reliable supply.
Drive results and executional excellence across the department’s portfolio, affecting multiple organizational levels and other lines within PCT.
Translate priorities into actionable steps and hold teams accountable for delivery.
Identify gaps in systems and drive improvements in processes and department functions, sponsoring continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Develop partner relationships and sponsorship frameworks with peers to support cross-functional teams.
Sponsor the development of high-performing teams and ensure proactive technical reviews with appropriate peer partner groups.
Use employee-development approaches across organizational levels, including people managers, senior scientific staff, and new hires.
Help teams develop program strategies involving regulatory matters, siting, and technology transfer, and assist with financial forecasts.
Lead organizational change.
Oversee department functions including PCT Source clinical supply stewardship, the APEX supply-support facility, safety teams, digital strategy, compliance, modeling, risk-assessment platforms, diversity and inclusion, due diligence, and capital projects.