Merck Group

CDMO Project Manager

Merck Group  •  $89k - $134k/yr  •  Missouri (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

We are looking for a successful, true Project Manager for our Cherokee CDMO (Custom Development Manufacturing Organization) site in St. Louis. In this role you will play a critical role in leading, planning, and executing complex projects from inception to completion. You will ensure projects - ranging from facility expansions to new product launches - are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while managing cross-functional team dynamics. Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Own and execute complex, fast-paced projects (expansions, new products, operational excellence) from scope through to delivery
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to influence teams without direct authority
  • Proactively identify project risks, collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve critical issues, and minimize organizational impact
  • Facilitate productive meetings for diverse audiences and provide regular, proactive progress updates to clients and leadership
  • Create and maintain essential project artifacts, including charters, schedules, budgets, change controls, and risk logs
  • Mentor and coach project management personnel across the organization, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life science discipline and 5+ years of Project Management experience

OR

  • High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years of Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP Certification and proficiency with Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools
  • Proven project management experience within a highly regulated GMP, Biotech, or Pharma manufacturing environment
  • Strong familiarity with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory standards
  • Independent self-starter with a track record of driving cross-functional results in biopharmaceutical operations
  • Exceptional attention to detail with experience in meticulous document review and strict adherence to procedures
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and communicate them clearly
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholder

Salary range for this position: $89,000 - $133,600 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Merck Group

About Merck Group

This channel is not intended for U.S. and Canadian visitors. Merck operates in the U.S. and Canada as EMD Serono in Healthcare, MilliporeSigma in Life Science and EMD Electronics in Electronics. An unaffiliated and unrelated company, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, US holds the rights in the trademark MERCK in the U.S. and Canada.

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We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.

We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.

Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.

We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength.

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Work your Magic and join Merck.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Darmstadt, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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