MERCK
Associate Director, Biologics Operations Sourcing (Rahway, NJ)
MERCK, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
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Merck Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
The Biologics Operations Sourcing Associate Director in Global Operations Sourcing Procurement supports the sourcing and contracting of large molecules from commercialization through post NDA launch. Job Description
The Biologics Operations Sourcing Associate Director in Global Operations Sourcing Procurement supports the sourcing and contracting of large molecules from commercialization through post NDA launch.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall sourcing strategies supporting the large molecule biologics category. In addition, they will be developing and implementing, procurement strategy, Global Category Management, contract management, risk management, stakeholder management, and supplier value management within this category.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key leaders and stakeholders, namely Commercialization, External Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Shared Business Services, and other corporate functions.
Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Leadership -
As a supplier and sourcing lead, the selected candidate must be accountable for development and implementation of robust sourcing strategies that link to core business deliverables while leveraging the marketplace and supplier community. Delivers exemplary results in the right way. Partners with stakeholders outside of Procurement to ensure alignment.
Category scope -
Direct responsibility for supplier relationships around the world and is worldwide point of contact for global relationships with numerous key suppliers, which are complex to manage.
Sourcing Management -
Utilize, drive sourcing management as a structured process including obtaining sponsorship creating and leading cross-functional teams. Upon receiving approval for sourcing strategies, oversee/execute sourcing levers (including but not limited to RFx, negotiations, contracting activities) to ensure appropriate sourcing rigor.
Strategy Development/Implementation -
Create breakthrough strategies which deliver quick wins and generate legitimate business value. Drive innovation.
Change Management -
Adopt high quality change practices with customers and stakeholders, building and implementing an organization which is sustainable. Be a leader by example and practice, embodying our Company's Leadership Standards.
Continuous Improvement -
Ensure that every supplier relationship is established with intent of future continuous improvement, and to lead and manage the measurement and review process to ensure delivery of expectations.
Stakeholder Management -
Work in a way that positively engages the support of business colleagues using problem solving, transparency, and proactive communication skills. Build sourcing management pipeline, ensuring stakeholder alignment and compliance to supply management processes.
Diversity -
Actively support diversity, both within our Company as well as expanding relationships and spend with Diverse Suppliers.
Business requirements/cost management focus -
Must have keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1/3/5-year horizon, and partners GP and business peers to drive cost reductions. Implement Supplier Value Management with the key suppliers in this category to foster innovation, manage supplier performance, establish appropriate governance model, and ensure continuous improvement.
Qualifications And Experience
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in technical or scientific area strongly desired.
Required Experience And Skills
Minimum of five years’ experience in the Pharma Industry, Minimum three years of in Direct GMP Materials Procurement supporting External Manufacturing.
Preferred Experience And Skills
Understanding the GMP manufacturing environment, various technologies, costing, supply chain and operational management. Negotiations, stakeholder management, financial acumen. Direct experience in a GMP manufacturing environment and deep understanding of technology complexity versus cost.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US 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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
Requirements
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:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
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.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective 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 salary range for this role is
$126,500.00 - $199,100.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los 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 Ordinance
Search 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
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Required Skills
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Adaptability, Business, Business Management, Cost Management, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Decision Making, Financial Acumen, Foster Innovation, GMP Compliance, Inventory Control Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Process, Packaging Procurement, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategies, Production Planning, Relationship Building, Requisition Management, Risk Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date:
08/22/2025
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.
Requisition ID: R360090Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionQuality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing IndustriesIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Merck by 2x Get notified about new Associate Director of Operations jobs in
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Associate Director, Biologics Operations Sourcing (Rahway, NJ)
role at
Merck Associate Director, Biologics Operations Sourcing (Rahway, NJ) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Associate Director, Biologics Operations Sourcing (Rahway, NJ)
role at
Merck Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
The Biologics Operations Sourcing Associate Director in Global Operations Sourcing Procurement supports the sourcing and contracting of large molecules from commercialization through post NDA launch. Job Description
The Biologics Operations Sourcing Associate Director in Global Operations Sourcing Procurement supports the sourcing and contracting of large molecules from commercialization through post NDA launch.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall sourcing strategies supporting the large molecule biologics category. In addition, they will be developing and implementing, procurement strategy, Global Category Management, contract management, risk management, stakeholder management, and supplier value management within this category.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key leaders and stakeholders, namely Commercialization, External Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Shared Business Services, and other corporate functions.
Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Leadership -
As a supplier and sourcing lead, the selected candidate must be accountable for development and implementation of robust sourcing strategies that link to core business deliverables while leveraging the marketplace and supplier community. Delivers exemplary results in the right way. Partners with stakeholders outside of Procurement to ensure alignment.
Category scope -
Direct responsibility for supplier relationships around the world and is worldwide point of contact for global relationships with numerous key suppliers, which are complex to manage.
Sourcing Management -
Utilize, drive sourcing management as a structured process including obtaining sponsorship creating and leading cross-functional teams. Upon receiving approval for sourcing strategies, oversee/execute sourcing levers (including but not limited to RFx, negotiations, contracting activities) to ensure appropriate sourcing rigor.
Strategy Development/Implementation -
Create breakthrough strategies which deliver quick wins and generate legitimate business value. Drive innovation.
Change Management -
Adopt high quality change practices with customers and stakeholders, building and implementing an organization which is sustainable. Be a leader by example and practice, embodying our Company's Leadership Standards.
Continuous Improvement -
Ensure that every supplier relationship is established with intent of future continuous improvement, and to lead and manage the measurement and review process to ensure delivery of expectations.
Stakeholder Management -
Work in a way that positively engages the support of business colleagues using problem solving, transparency, and proactive communication skills. Build sourcing management pipeline, ensuring stakeholder alignment and compliance to supply management processes.
Diversity -
Actively support diversity, both within our Company as well as expanding relationships and spend with Diverse Suppliers.
Business requirements/cost management focus -
Must have keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1/3/5-year horizon, and partners GP and business peers to drive cost reductions. Implement Supplier Value Management with the key suppliers in this category to foster innovation, manage supplier performance, establish appropriate governance model, and ensure continuous improvement.
Qualifications And Experience
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in technical or scientific area strongly desired.
Required Experience And Skills
Minimum of five years’ experience in the Pharma Industry, Minimum three years of in Direct GMP Materials Procurement supporting External Manufacturing.
Preferred Experience And Skills
Understanding the GMP manufacturing environment, various technologies, costing, supply chain and operational management. Negotiations, stakeholder management, financial acumen. Direct experience in a GMP manufacturing environment and deep understanding of technology complexity versus cost.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US 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 click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
Requirements
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:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
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.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective 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 salary range for this role is
$126,500.00 - $199,100.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los 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 Ordinance
Search 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
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Required Skills
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Adaptability, Business, Business Management, Cost Management, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Decision Making, Financial Acumen, Foster Innovation, GMP Compliance, Inventory Control Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Process, Packaging Procurement, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategies, Production Planning, Relationship Building, Requisition Management, Risk Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date:
08/22/2025
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.
Requisition ID: R360090Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionQuality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing IndustriesIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Merck by 2x Get notified about new Associate Director of Operations jobs in
Rahway, NJ . New York, NY $141,440.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago Associate Director Supply Chain Operations Head Morris Plains, NJ $138,600.00-$257,400.00 1 day ago Associate Director, Global Events (TEMP TO PERM)Associate Director, External Manufacturing Operations - Medical Devices New York City Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$148,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $66,300.00-$70,900.00 1 week ago Brooklyn, NY $65,954.00-$78,079.00 1 day ago Associate Director, Service Desk OperationsAssociate Director of Operations and Business Development Newark, NJ $73,502.29-$137,773.44 2 months ago External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director Morris Plains, NJ $150,000.00-$160,000.00 6 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 months ago Associate Director US Biosimilar Operations - 62892 Parsippany, NJ $142,000.00-$186,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, Music Policy, Spotify for Artists New York, NY $155,694.00-$222,420.00 1 day ago Rahway, NJ $114,700.00-$180,500.00 1 day ago Associate Director US Biosimilars Operations Parsippany, NJ $142,000.00-$186,000.00 4 weeks ago Associate Director - R&D. Johnson & Johnson MedTechAssociate Director, Performance Media Operations, US New York City Metropolitan Area $135,000.00-$190,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$225,000.00 6 days ago Cranbury, NJ $90,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $95,950.00-$150,995.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 day ago New York, NY $115,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area 6 days ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$140,000.00 5 days ago Associate Director, Paid Search (hybrid) Perth Amboy, NJ $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $69,700.00-$109,200.00 1 week ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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