Senior Specialist, Project Management – Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls

MSD

. Manage end-to-end development processes for moderately complex projects .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, particularly in drug and vaccine product registration and commercialization. Capable of guiding teams through complex project plans while fostering collaboration and effective communication across diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementDrug/Vaccine Product RegistrationClinical Drug Development ExperienceProject Management Certification (PMP)Strategic Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk IdentificationProject SchedulingExecution of Project PlansProblem SolvingData AnalysisLife-Cycle ManagementTeam FacilitationGovernance Navigation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationDetail-OrientedFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentDrug DevelopmentVaccine DevelopmentCommercializationCIPM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end development processes for moderately complex projects
Support CIPM team members in executing higher-complexity development strategies and project plans
Guide teams in creating, approving, and executing integrated project plans
Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information
Integrate activities across key functional areas and proactively identify risks
Communicate with team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders
Leverage relationships and networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles
Navigate corporate governance and business requirements to support informed decision-making
Prepare and facilitate key team meetings, create agendas, ensure participation, and follow up on progress
Participate in departmental initiatives and workstreams to improve collaboration and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management or a related role required
Experience with planning and execution of strategies for drug/vaccine product registration and commercialization/life-cycle management
Ability to translate knowledge and expertise to other development teams and areas
Ability to work independently to accomplish goals in a team setting
Ability to serve as a resource for colleagues and program teams
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and networks
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of solving problems and building alignment around complex situations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment and respond flexibly to changing priorities
Clinical drug development experience and knowledge strongly preferred
Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal project management coursework/training strongly preferred
No visa sponsorship
Residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
No relocation required