Merck & Co, Inc

Network Transfer Lead North America

Merck & Co, Inc • $142K — $224K *
De Soto, KS 66018Hybrid
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology or related field.
  • 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or technical operations.
  • 5+ years managing technology transfer projects in matrix organizations.
  • Knowledge of small and/or large molecule manufacturing processes.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
  • Experience in process improvement and operational excellence.
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure alignment with global S&T Transfer Excellence strategy and regional priorities.
  • Support changes in regional network, product launches, and capacity expansions.
  • Lead a team in planning and executing technology transfer programs.
  • Oversee project plans, timelines, and deliverables for transfer initiatives.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for execution readiness.
  • Drive governance and communication among key stakeholders across various departments.
  • Manage competing priorities and facilitate issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Key role in high-impact technology transfers across North America.
  • Contribute to supply continuity and manufacturing excellence.
  • Collaborative work across regions, functions, and technologies.
  • Opportunity to enhance capabilities and performance in a global environment.
  • Competitive benefits aligned with role scope.
Full Job Description

Job Description

To strengthen regional execution and leadership, we are seeking a Network Transfer Lead, North America to provide end-to end project management, team leadership and execution excellence across a critical portfolio of transfers.

You will lead technical teams, ensuring alignment with global strategy and regional priorities, while delivering strong execution, operational excellence and supply continuity. You will work across functions and sites to embed standard practices, improve performance and enable consistent, high-quality outcomes across the network.

Responsibilities Includes:

  • Ensure end to end program alignment with global S&T Transfer Excellence strategy and regional business priorities
  • Support regional network changes, product introductions and capacity expansions
  • Lead and manage a team supporting technology transfer program planning and execution
  • Oversee project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple transfer initiatives
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure execution readiness and alignment
  • Drive governance and communication across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Process Development, Regulatory, and site teams
  • Manage competing priorities and ensure effective escalation and issue resolution
  • Support transfer programs involving small molecule and/or large molecule manufacturing
  • Partner with technical teams to ensure project milestones are met and transfer risks are addressed
  • Monitor progress against objectives and provide updates to leadership and stakeholders
  • Support process scale-up and transfer readiness planning from a project management perspective
  • Leverage digital tools and systems for project tracking, visibility, and execution management
  • Support regulatory inspections and audits as needed from a planning and coordination standpoint
  • Contribute to supply network planning and alignment with global supply chain strategy
  • Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and execution excellence

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or technical operations
  • 5+ years of experience managing projects or portfolios within a matrix organization supporting  planning, coordination, and execution of technology transfer initiatives across small molecule and/or large molecule manufacturing sites
  • Understanding of Small Molecule and / or Large Molecule manufacturing
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Experience in process improvement and operational excellence
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience across the North America manufacturing network
  • Exposure to digital tools supporting manufacturing or transfer execution
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits
  • Understanding of global supply chain and network strategy

What we offer

The opportunity to play a key role in delivering high impact technology transfers across North America, contributing directly to supply continuity, network optimization and manufacturing excellence.

You will work across regions, functions and technologies, building capability and driving performance in a dynamic and complex global environment. Benefits are competitive and aligned with the level and scope of the role.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Join the visionary team at Merck & Co, Inc, a global leader in healthcare dedicated to advancing the world of medicine. As part of our professional community, you'll find dynamic job opportunities that foster innovation and leadership across various fields. Merck & Co, Inc is not just a company; it's a place where you can make a difference.

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We understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. From comprehensive health care coverage and retirement plans to flexible working conditions and wellness programs, our benefits package is designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
NASDAQ
MRK
* Ladders Estimates

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