Project Manager USA

Merck • Saint Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our Innovation Project and Portfolio Management team within Process Solutions. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams through stage-gate product development, from concept to commercialization, ensuring delivery against time, quality, and cost objectives. You will drive stakeholder alignment and maintain clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience working in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, business, or a similar field
• 3+ years of experience managing projects using formal project management training

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, business, or a related field
• PMP certification
• Experience applying structured planning alongside iterative execution within development phases
• Experience managing project scope, timelines, risks, and changes to deliver against defined objectives.
• Experience leading cross-functional product development projects within a structured stage-gate framework
• Ability and willingness to work in a global cross-functional project environment.
• Growth mindset with agile thinking, enabling adaptability, continuous learning, and effective decision-making in evolving environments.
• Experience managing stakeholders, governance processes, and project reporting according to organizational requirements.
• Leadership in fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes psychological safety and engagement.
• Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level updates and management reviews
• Experience managing external partners and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing integrated project plans across design, development, validation, and launch phases
• Driving milestone progression and gate readiness in alignment with Product Development Processes
• Establishing roles, governance, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
• Managing scope, risks, and changes, including mitigation and contingency planning
• Applying structured planning with iterative execution within development phases
• Providing regular status updates and insights to support data-driven decisions
• Fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on delivery and continuous improvement

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement contributions
• other perquisites

What This Job Offers

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