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MSD

Executive Director, Network Strategy Execution, Product Source Management

MSD

. Set the strategic direction for the product source management and network execution portfolio within NS&E .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $231,900 - $365,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex strategic initiatives within pharmaceutical manufacturing and operations, with a strong focus on network strategy, product source management, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ExpertiseNetwork Strategy LeadershipCross-Functional Stakeholder ManagementTalent Development and Organizational LeadershipRisk Management and Decision-Making

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementFinancial AcumenBusiness Case DevelopmentStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementRegulatory ComplianceOperational ExcellenceSupply Chain ManagementProcess ImprovementMatrix Leadership
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCoaching and Mentoring
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing OperationsProduct Source ManagementGlobal Engineering ServicesQuality AssuranceEthical Business PracticesLife SciencesContinuous ImprovementGovernanceSuccession PlanningSite Rationalization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Set the strategic direction for the product source management and network execution portfolio within NS&E
  • Lead execution of network rationalization strategies and global product source changes
  • Translate business objectives into actionable portfolio plans, priorities, and performance expectations
  • Oversee and develop a team of Directors and their respective teams
  • Build the leadership pipeline through coaching, mentoring, stretch assignments, succession planning, and role development
  • Oversee the integrated portfolio of network actions and global source change projects
  • Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, governance, reporting, and escalations
  • Serve as senior leader and primary escalation point for Operating Unit and site leaders
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Finance, Global Engineering Services, and other functions
  • Provide updates to executive sponsors, senior leadership, and governance forums
  • Guide business case development and evaluate strategic network options
  • Drive risk identification, issue resolution, mitigation planning, and performance management
  • Serve as process owner for assigned NS&E systems and business processes
  • Drive continuous improvement, standardization, efficiency, and best-practice sharing
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical business practices, and applicable laws and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing, operations, network strategy, supply chain, product source management, or related functions
  • Significant experience leading senior managers, directors, or large global teams in a matrixed environment
  • Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, and enterprise business processes
  • Proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream strategic initiatives from planning through execution
  • Strong financial and business acumen, including ability to evaluate tradeoffs and business impact
  • Demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across cross-functional stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level stakeholder management skills
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management capabilities
  • Demonstrated success in talent development, organizational leadership, and building high-performing teams
  • Ability to operate independently with broad enterprise perspective and sound judgment
  • Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, technical, and operational considerations in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Background in Engineering or a related discipline preferred
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing network strategy, source changes, or site rationalization preferred
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing leadership roles preferred
  • Compliance with company policies, divisional procedures, ethical business practices, and applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid