GES Process Lead (f/m/d) (MUSE) - Associate Director

Merck · Unterschleissheim, Germany

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Associate Director role leading process engineering and manufacturing design for major capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsible for end-to-end project execution from concept through operational handover, ensuring safety, compliance, and scalability across complex manufacturing systems.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceutical Engineering
Extensive experience in regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine manufacturing
Demonstrated leadership of process engineering workstreams on complex capital projects
Strong knowledge of GMP, process design, commissioning, qualification, and validation
Experience driving decisions in large cross-functional project teams
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities

What you'll be doing

Lead process engineering activities from concept design through commissioning and operational handover
Develop process and equipment designs that meet safety, quality, compliance, and operational objectives
Own deliverables including process documentation, equipment specifications, and risk assessments
Drive cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external partners
Provide technical leadership to Suite Leads and Process Package Owners throughout project execution

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