VMF Technical Operations Leader
Job DescriptionResponsibility and Primary Activities The scope of the Durham Vaccine Manufacturing Facility (VMF) Technical Operations (Tech Ops) Leader role provides sustaining support to manufacturing operations including direct responsibility for troubleshooting, deviation management, change management, process improvement, health authority inspection support, new product introduction and more.
The Technical Operations organization ultimately serves as the product and process subject matter experts for the site and drives the continuous improvement in cost, yield and compliance outcomes.
The VMF Tech Ops Leader will report to the Durham site Technical Operations Leader.
The VMF Tech Ops leader will align with the Durham site Technical Operations leader, and as needed with site and global operations, technical operations, digital/IT, engineering and EHS leaders to deliver functional excellence and standard approaches.
The VMF Technical Operations leader is a member of the site Technical Operations leadership team, will typically lead a department of 50 personnel and is responsible for ensuring the required competencies, talent management and development of people.
This leader will create the environment in the group for collaboration across the interconnected, interdependent global network for the all the areas of responsibilities within scope, demonstrating a Boundary less Organization mindset (right people, place, time).
This includes personal engagement, sponsorship of active participation in management of knowledge, communities of practice, virtual technical network, product stewardship, technology platforms and best practices sharing in the flow of the core work.
Core Technical Functional CompetenciesTechnical Expertise in live virus vaccines, sterile/aseptic processing, lyophilization, and automated inspection with a demonstrated track record of applying scientific, technical knowledge and problem solving approaches to deliver business results.
Professional CompetenciesBusiness Acumen and Financial Management In-depth knowledge of financial systems (budgets, expenses, product standards and variances).
Creates awareness of cost levers from Tier 5 to Tier1, driving productivity at all levels.
Problem Solving Gathers and analyzes data and effectively responds to new, complex, or problematic situations; creates solutions that drive value for our Company and our customers, incorporating innovative approaches.
Leverages our Company's Production System or equivalent tools, eg 8 step problem solving.
Models and teaches scientific problem solving approaches to group and peers.
Demonstrates a lean mindset and drives continuous improvement.
Project ManagementOrganizes work efforts by prioritizing tasks, using resources optimally, establishing appropriate deadlines and ensuring on-time delivery and right first time by integrating with partner areas.
Strategic Thinking and Working across Boundaries Thinks and acts beyond one's silo.
Bridges boundaries across teams, functions, divisions, geographies, external stakeholders, and customers.
Practices and sponsors Inclusive Behaviors and mindsets in the flow of work.
Models behaviors consistent with a Boundary less Organization mindset - Right People, Place, and Time.
Productive Communication Plans and delivers ideas and information to others in a clear and impactful manner.
Continuously communicates to align with partners and stakeholders Communicates effectively with direct reports and employees.
Leadership & ManagerialDrive Results:
Sets clear performance standards including stretch goals for self and workgroup.
Overcomes obstacles.
Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
Works proactively to remove barriers to achieving and exceeding goals.
Communicates a sense of urgency, high performance bars and changes to deliverables in a timely manner with workgroup and stakeholders.
Build Talent:
Utilizes standard performance management and talent management processes.
Build diverse talent within the workgroup with the capabilities necessary for future success.
Continuously assess competencies versus future needs and plan to fill gaps.
Reward and develop employees to ensure individuals reach their full potential.
People Management:
Is an experienced Coach and teacher of people.
Demonstrated application of culture and business change methodologies (eg Change Execution Methodology, Inclusive behaviors, etc) when realizing site and cross functional process improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates Inclusion and our Company's Leadership behaviors, including integrity, resilience and flexibility.
Ensures team members have the skills and capabilities to do their jobs.
Maintains and develops empowerment.
Ensures regular team communications using the Tier Process.
Oversees conflict resolution.
Oversees and carries out Performance Management, Talent Management activities, including employee development plans.
Expected QualificationsSkills & BS, MS or PhD in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Science or Equivalent and minimum of 10 years' experience post BS.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package.
To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).
Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated.
Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS 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.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch 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:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
On-SiteShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/a Recommended Skills Asepsis Automation Business Process Improvement Business Transformation Cvs Change Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Technical Operations organization ultimately serves as the product and process subject matter experts for the site and drives the continuous improvement in cost, yield and compliance outcomes.
The VMF Tech Ops Leader will report to the Durham site Technical Operations Leader.
The VMF Tech Ops leader will align with the Durham site Technical Operations leader, and as needed with site and global operations, technical operations, digital/IT, engineering and EHS leaders to deliver functional excellence and standard approaches.
The VMF Technical Operations leader is a member of the site Technical Operations leadership team, will typically lead a department of 50 personnel and is responsible for ensuring the required competencies, talent management and development of people.
This leader will create the environment in the group for collaboration across the interconnected, interdependent global network for the all the areas of responsibilities within scope, demonstrating a Boundary less Organization mindset (right people, place, time).
This includes personal engagement, sponsorship of active participation in management of knowledge, communities of practice, virtual technical network, product stewardship, technology platforms and best practices sharing in the flow of the core work.
Core Technical Functional CompetenciesTechnical Expertise in live virus vaccines, sterile/aseptic processing, lyophilization, and automated inspection with a demonstrated track record of applying scientific, technical knowledge and problem solving approaches to deliver business results.
Professional CompetenciesBusiness Acumen and Financial Management In-depth knowledge of financial systems (budgets, expenses, product standards and variances).
Creates awareness of cost levers from Tier 5 to Tier1, driving productivity at all levels.
Problem Solving Gathers and analyzes data and effectively responds to new, complex, or problematic situations; creates solutions that drive value for our Company and our customers, incorporating innovative approaches.
Leverages our Company's Production System or equivalent tools, eg 8 step problem solving.
Models and teaches scientific problem solving approaches to group and peers.
Demonstrates a lean mindset and drives continuous improvement.
Project ManagementOrganizes work efforts by prioritizing tasks, using resources optimally, establishing appropriate deadlines and ensuring on-time delivery and right first time by integrating with partner areas.
Strategic Thinking and Working across Boundaries Thinks and acts beyond one's silo.
Bridges boundaries across teams, functions, divisions, geographies, external stakeholders, and customers.
Practices and sponsors Inclusive Behaviors and mindsets in the flow of work.
Models behaviors consistent with a Boundary less Organization mindset - Right People, Place, and Time.
Productive Communication Plans and delivers ideas and information to others in a clear and impactful manner.
Continuously communicates to align with partners and stakeholders Communicates effectively with direct reports and employees.
Leadership & ManagerialDrive Results:
Sets clear performance standards including stretch goals for self and workgroup.
Overcomes obstacles.
Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
Works proactively to remove barriers to achieving and exceeding goals.
Communicates a sense of urgency, high performance bars and changes to deliverables in a timely manner with workgroup and stakeholders.
Build Talent:
Utilizes standard performance management and talent management processes.
Build diverse talent within the workgroup with the capabilities necessary for future success.
Continuously assess competencies versus future needs and plan to fill gaps.
Reward and develop employees to ensure individuals reach their full potential.
People Management:
Is an experienced Coach and teacher of people.
Demonstrated application of culture and business change methodologies (eg Change Execution Methodology, Inclusive behaviors, etc) when realizing site and cross functional process improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates Inclusion and our Company's Leadership behaviors, including integrity, resilience and flexibility.
Ensures team members have the skills and capabilities to do their jobs.
Maintains and develops empowerment.
Ensures regular team communications using the Tier Process.
Oversees conflict resolution.
Oversees and carries out Performance Management, Talent Management activities, including employee development plans.
Expected QualificationsSkills & BS, MS or PhD in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Science or Equivalent and minimum of 10 years' experience post BS.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package.
To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).
Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated.
Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS 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.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch 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:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
On-SiteShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/a Recommended Skills Asepsis Automation Business Process Improvement Business Transformation Cvs Change Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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