Job Description

The Project Design Manager (PDM) Associate Director will lead project teams thru the Front-End Loading Project Design Management Process reporting to the GES Technology Center Design Solutions Director. The PDM Associate Director will be responsible for managing Front-End Loading (FEL) best practices on various capital project within their assignment, to deliver right-first-time assets.

The PDM Associate Director shall exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills to support capital project teams during design development and capital management process decisions making. The candidate should have technical experience in the areas of design specification development, schedule and resource planning, and knowledge of Biologic, Sterile Vaccine equipment design and capital project design.

DOMESTIC TRAVEL of approximately 50% is anticipated, dependent on candidate location.

*Ability to travel both domestically and internationally to support project work as required.

• The principle focus will be to fulfill the role as a Project Design Manager (PDM) on capital projects; responsible to manage, lead and coordinate technical scope delivery of the Front-End Loading (FEL) phase.

• The PDM is responsible for leading teams to develop technical options, facility layouts, scope development and technical discipline coordination during Front-End Loading to support the specific business case. The work could be supporting a large capital project or lead for medium to smaller projects in a portfolio.

• Partner internally with the Global Engineering Solutions integrated project team (Technology Center, MPS, Project Delivery, Business Integrators and Project Estimating and Controls) and externally with Site Operations, Global Safety and Environment and Quality partners.

• During early phases of Front-End Loading the Project Design Manager will lead site and facility evaluations, assist in collecting stakeholder Critical to Success and Voice of the Business inputs, lead conceptual scoping, options analysis, competitive scope assessment along with Class of Facility Quality evaluations.

• Assure project adherence following standard work practices and assuring consistent application of Procedures, Guides, and Standards on capital projects. Integrate industry regulations as well as our company's Safety, Environmental & Quality requirements.

• Coordinate meetings, deliverables, schedule and assembly into a Front-End Loading predefined package (Concept, Basis of Design)

• Oversee external engineering design firm activities and integration with the project teams. Create effective team dynamics by high performance teaming methodologies

• Support transition of design solutions from Front-End Loading to EPCM execution

• Support Front-End Loading assessment review process of design deliverables

• Implement Lean Front-End process including Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) Target Value Design, Pull Planning, Modular Design, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)

• Participate and or lead the development of organizational initiatives and or new standard work procedures related to Front End Loading delivery.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Engineering

• Minimum 8 years experience in engineering, technology and/or manufacturing, preferably within Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry.

• Familiarity with Capital Management stage gate process, engineering design principles, and leading high performing effective teams.

• Familiarity with hygienic design principles.

• Creative, innovative, thinks outside of the box, self-motivated, applies problem-solving skills, and solid base in engineering fundamentals.

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills. Ability to get results in a cross functional environment and has ability to effectively collaborate with and influence partners.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Project/Time Management skills which deliver on-time and quality work.

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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 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:

$139,600.00 - $219,700.00

Available 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 here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/q

Job Posting End Date:

03/7/2025

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Requisition ID: R338226