Network Transfer Lead North America

Job Description

Shape the Future of Sterile Manufacturing Through Science, Technology and Leadership

Our Global Animal Health Manufacturing organization brings together science, technology and operational excellence to ensure reliable supply of high-quality products to customers worldwide.

To strengthen regional execution and leadership, we are seeking a Network Transfer Lead, North America to provide end-to end project management, team leadership and execution excellence across a critical portfolio of transfers.

You will lead technical teams, ensuring alignment with global strategy and regional priorities, while delivering strong execution, operational excellence and supply continuity. You will work across functions and sites to embed standard practices, improve performance and enable consistent, high-quality outcomes across the network.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Ensure end to end program alignment with global S&T Transfer Excellence strategy and regional business priorities
• Support regional network changes, product introductions and capacity expansions
• Lead and manage a team supporting technology transfer program planning and execution
• Oversee project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple transfer initiatives
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure execution readiness and alignment
• Drive governance and communication across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Process Development, Regulatory, and site teams
• Manage competing priorities and ensure effective escalation and issue resolution
• Support transfer programs involving small molecule and/or large molecule manufacturing
• Partner with technical teams to ensure project milestones are met and transfer risks are addressed
• Monitor progress against objectives and provide updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Support process scale-up and transfer readiness planning from a project management perspective
• Leverage digital tools and systems for project tracking, visibility, and execution management
• Support regulatory inspections and audits as needed from a planning and coordination standpoint
• Contribute to supply network planning and alignment with global supply chain strategy
• Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and execution excellence

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or technical operations
• 5+ years of experience managing projects or portfolios within a matrix organization supporting  planning, coordination, and execution of technology transfer initiatives across small molecule and/or large molecule manufacturing sites
• Understanding of Small Molecule and / or Large Molecule manufacturing
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience in process improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience across the North America manufacturing network
• Exposure to digital tools supporting manufacturing or transfer execution
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits
• Understanding of global supply chain and network strategy

What we offer

The opportunity to play a key role in delivering high impact technology transfers across North America, contributing directly to supply continuity, network optimization and manufacturing excellence.

You will work across regions, functions and technologies, building capability and driving performance in a dynamic and complex global environment. Benefits are competitive and aligned with the level and scope of the role.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and performance of animals and the people who care for them.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals, we provide a broad portfolio of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and digital solutions, supported by strong research and development and a modern global supply chain.

Required Skills:

Capital Project Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Process Improvements, Project Management, Project Management Leadership, Project Planning, Technology Transfer, Technology Transfer Management

Preferred Skills:

Animal Health Care

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The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

07/7/2026

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