Director, Supply Chain Management

Merck · West Point, PA +1 more

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Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-time$173k–$273kCompany career page

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Merck seeks a Director of Supply Chain Management to lead end-to-end vaccine supply chain strategy, overseeing product lifecycle planning, demand forecasting, risk management, and cross-functional team execution. The role bridges manufacturing operations, commercial goals, and global stakeholder alignment for pipeline and commercial products.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Management
Minimum 10 years of experience in large molecule biologics/vaccines operations or supply chain
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional matrix teams through complex strategy and execution
Knowledge of product development, manufacturing, regulatory, quality, and commercial functions
Understanding of manufacturing, testing, and release processes for biopharmaceutical products
Understanding of regulatory strategy for new product introduction and lifecycle change management
Experience integrating CMC and clinical strategy in product development lifecycle

What you'll be doing

Lead cross-functional Supply Chain Working Group for pipeline products and Value Chain Management Team for commercial products
Develop and execute supply chain design, global filing and launch strategy, and long-range demand versus capacity planning
Manage integrated risk management, business continuity planning, and cost of goods projections throughout product lifecycle
Drive post-approval product enhancements, process changes, and quality/productivity improvement projects
Represent brand performance and priorities with senior stakeholders across Global Vaccines Operations and Manufacturing Division

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