Director, Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology

MSD

. Lead a high-performing department of 10 to 20 engineers and scientists, from entry-level researchers to senior scientific leaders and people managers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep technical expertise in Pharmaceutical Process Development and Regulatory Experience, with a proven track record in small molecule commercial process development and technology transfer. Capable of leading high-performing teams, driving organizational change, and executing program strategies effectively.

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Pharmaceutical Process DevelopmentRegulatory ExperienceSmall Molecule Commercial Process DevelopmentPeople LeadershipChange Agility

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Hard Skills

Oral Drug Product FormulationProcess DevelopmentManufacturing Scale-UpTechnical TransferWriting Technical DocumentsData AnalysisControl Strategy DevelopmentExperimental DesignRisk AssessmentCompliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsDelegation SkillsResults-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Digital StrategyModeling PlatformsSafety TeamsDiversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Industry Keywords

Research and Development OperationsProgrammatic StrategySitingTechnology TransferSupply Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high-performing department of 10 to 20 engineers and scientists, from entry-level researchers to senior scientific leaders and people managers
Shape and execute program strategies for the development pipeline
Drive development of the product portfolio, including control strategy development, experimental designs across scales, experimental execution, and data analysis
Create robust control strategies supporting reliable supply
Drive results and executional excellence across the department portfolio and PCT lines
Translate priorities into actionable steps and hold teams accountable
Identify system gaps and drive process and department improvements
Build critical partner relationships and sponsorship frameworks with peers
Sponsor high-performing cross-functional teams and ensure proactive technical reviews
Develop employees across organizational levels, including people managers, senior scientific staff, and new hires
Support programmatic strategy covering regulatory, siting, and technology transfer, and assist with financial forecasts
Lead organizational change
Oversee PCT Source, the APEX supply-support facility, safety teams, digital strategy, compliance, modeling, risk assessment platforms, diversity and inclusion, due diligence, and capital projects
Travel to West Point, PA as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field with a minimum of twelve (12) years of required experience; OR Master of Science (M.S.) with a minimum of ten (10) years; OR Ph.D. degree with a minimum of eight (8) years
Deep technical and subject matter expertise with the function
Knowledge of oral drug product formulation and process development
Proven track record in small molecule commercial process development, scale-up, and technology transfer to supply
Deep understanding of new product development and commercialization
Experience with end-to-end development of drug products from commercialization through to supply
Experience authoring regulatory submissions and responding to regulatory questions
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Effective delegation skills and demonstrated ability to drive improvement priorities in addition to driving the portfolio
Demonstrated ability to lead and sponsor cross-functional teams
Strength in delivering results on firm deadlines
Experience leading organizational change
Experience supporting supply investigations (preferred)
Proficient in situational effectiveness and able to structure communications to technical teams and executive level (preferred)
Rahway, NJ preferred; travel to West Point, PA required
Adaptability
Change Agility
Consulting
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Key Client Relationships
Manufacturing Scale-Up
People Leadership
Pharmaceutical Process Development
Process Characterization
Regulatory Experience
Research and Development Operations (Inactive)
Results-Oriented
Teamwork
Technical Transfer
Writing Technical Documents
Visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits for employee and family
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Visa sponsorship
Domestic relocation
10% travel arrangement