Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Substance)

Merck · Elkton, VA

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Role summary

Director of Technical Operations for small molecule drug substance manufacturing at a specialized U.S. facility. Reports to senior leadership and directs strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, technology transfer, regulatory compliance, and technical teams.

What they're looking for

Deep expertise in small molecule drug substance manufacturing operations and equipment
Proven experience with technology transfer, scale-up, validation, and process engineering
Strong GMP compliance knowledge and regulatory environment familiarity
Leadership experience building and developing technical operations teams
Cross-functional collaboration skills across science, operations, quality, and supply chain
Track record of driving continuous improvement and deviation reduction programs

What you'll be doing

Direct site-level product introductions and technology transfer execution strategy
Serve as subject matter expert for equipment, facility systems, and technical troubleshooting
Lead technical problem-solving, risk mitigation, and root cause analysis efforts
Monitor commercial performance, drive preventive actions, and sustain regulatory compliance
Build and mentor technical operations teams while driving transformational improvements

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