Overview
Assoc. Dir - Upstream Manufacturing Operations at MSD. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director, Upstream Manufacturing Operations. This position will play a pivotal and critical role in the manufacture of biologics-based medicines at Biotech Dublin. The role involves leading the Upstream Manufacturing shift and days teams, ensuring that plant operations are set up for success and enabling delivery of the manufacturing production schedule. The team will support the network in the launch of large-scale biologics manufacture.
What You Will Do
* Lead, coach, support and develop a highly qualified team of the Upstream Shift Leads and days Operations Team.
* Participate in the generation of the site’s production plans. Ensure the Upstream Operation integrated process team delivers on the production plan.
* Drive the teams’ performance so that every individual understands their contribution and how it impacts the site.
* Drive operational and strategic planning and decision making during sustaining operations and new product introduction (NPI) with a focus on operational excellence.
* Lead and/or support site initiatives to improve compliance status and overall operational efficiency of the site.
* Consistently deliver on key performance metrics, e.g., Environment, Health and Safety metrics, Compliance, and budget performance.
* Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement by deploying lean manufacturing tools.
* Collaborate with Technical groups across the site and network to foster technical excellence.
* Participate and comply with internal Quality Management Systems, Environment, Health, and Safety System requirements.
What Skills You Will Need
* Degree level or higher-level qualification (preferably in Science or Engineering).
* Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with a continuous improvement focus.
* Proven record of delivering high performance through development and coaching of a team.
* Proven people manager with ability to work cross-functionally.
* Experience meeting and tracking schedules and embracing an interdependent working culture.
* At least eight years in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably in Drug Substance & Cell Culture, with knowledge of inoculation, seed expansion and harvest of cell culture from single-use and stainless-steel bioreactor systems).
* Experience in product tech transfer of drug substance.
* Strong working knowledge of GMP manufacturing activities, continuous improvement, and team development.
* Knowledge of and practice in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
* Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Additional Information
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Role Details
* Requisition ID R364302
* Seniority level Not Applicable
* Employment type Full-time
* Job function Management and Manufacturing
* Industries Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services
Job posting is effective until 11:59 PM on the day before the listed end date: 09/19/2025.
Regular status; visa sponsorship not applicable; travel requirements not specified; flexible work arrangements not applicable.
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