Strategic Operations Lead, Sterile Product Development

Job title: Strategic Operations Lead, Sterile Product Development in Rahway, NJ at MSD

Company: MSD

Job description: Job DescriptionJob Description:We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to partner with the Sterile Product Development (SPD) leadership team to support the strategy and operations of the organization. This position will have an opportunity to represent the SPD function on key strategic initiatives and a variety of opportunities for cross departmental collaboration (e.g. Finance, Quality, Procurement) across the development areas collaborating with various chiefs of staffs.The incumbent will report to the Associate Vice President, SPD with the following responsibilities:Coordination and organization of departmental staff and extended leadership team meetings, team building activities, and key departmental reviews including crafting agendas/logistics, facilitating meetings by organizing topics based on urgency, taking notes, recording action items, keeping action item log and follow up as neededCreating SPD yearly schedule/calendar of governance, tech reviews, and departmental meetingsOwn/Manage SPD Planner App and SPD Power BI Pipeline Tracker to help manage pipeline priority, metrics, program assignments, and resource utilization.Work with data science to manage the data, add new fields, organize data, visualizations in Power BI, and ensure compliance within SPDWorking closely with SPD leadership team to map resources to program needsManaging weekly escalation meetings, following up with staff on actions, and escalating topics to higher level escalation forumsCoordinating governance reviews meeting summaries: working with program leads and SPD leadership teamCreation and Tracking of Yearly Priorities and KPIsExecution of the SPD communication strategy (e.g digital tools, drafting new hire or organizational announcements);Influencing alignment and interdependence of the SPD leadership team and extended leadership team through surveys, and facilitating 2-way feedback sessionsIn collaboration with SPD staff and Finance, managing SPD financial stewardship such as capital forecasts, manufacturing and non-manufacturing forecasts, travel forecasts, lab supply spend, and tracking performance against forecastsIdentifying process improvement opportunities, branding opportunities, building organization strategyCreating presentations and content germane to sterile product development, as neededRequired education, experience and skills:BS degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines with at least 6 years of experience in industry or academia, OR a MS degree in chemistry biology, biochemistry or related disciplines with at least 4 years of experienceExcellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applyUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.Expected US salary range: $104,200.00 - $163,900.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed .San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation: No relocationVISA Sponsorship: NoTravel Requirements: 10%Flexible Work Arrangements: HybridShift: Not IndicatedValid Driving License: NoHazardous Material(s): n/aRequired Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Branding, Brand Management, Clinical Data Interpretation, Communication, Corporate Branding, Data Analysis, Data Science, Experimentation, Financial Management, Financial Performance Management, Global Sourcing, GMP Compliance, Internal Communications, Lab Equipment Maintenance, Laboratory Management, Management Process, Personal Initiative, Pipeline Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reviewing Literature, Social Collaboration, Statistical Analysis {+ 5 more}Preferred Skills:Job Posting End Date: 06/4/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Expected salary: $104200 - 163900 per year

Location: Rahway, NJ

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