Job Description
For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.
Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health,
no one sees it like we do.
About The Position
This is a dual role where you will operate as a Site Project Management Officer (PMO) and/or Improvement Specialist (IS).
As an Improvement Specialist (IS), you will identify, analyze, act upon, and coach others on improvements both strategically and based on daily problems. In this position, you will lead or be involved with project teams on all facets of the value stream to improve business outcomes. You will apply lean tools / thinking and change management methodologies as you develop colleagues at all levels so that continuous improvement is in everyone's DNA.
The Site Project Management Officer (PMO) drives insights, improves project management standards, ensures data integrity, and performs project work as needed. The PMO will review projects for recurring patterns, identify best practices, coach project managers, coordinate within the PMO network, and ensure data accuracy. The PMO plays a critical role in enhancing project success rates.
Overall Responsibilities Are
- Initiate and implement improvement projects using Lean improvement tools (Standardization, 5S, Poke Yoke, Kaizens, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, etc.) to create flow and work smarter to improve performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Hands-on support for operational problems and cross-functional investigations by conducting thorough scientific problem-solving techniques.
- Facilitate project teams and provide trainings.
- Continue to develop yourself in lean, inclusion, and change management. With this knowledge, you develop colleagues at all levels in the organization through leading by example during improvement initiatives and coaching sponsors and stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities Of PMO
Driving Insights-
- Review projects for recurring patterns, such as consistent due date misses, projects that finish ahead of schedule, and projects that are consistently canceled partway through planned actions.
- Analyze and identify reasons behind these patterns to enhance project management strategies.
Improving Project Management Standards-
- Capture and share best practices to improve project management standards.
- Enhance project templates and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide coaching and guidance to project managers struggling to remain on track.
Ensuring Data Integrity-
- Ensure accurate and timely data input into site projects.
- Monitor and follow up on projects at risk to ensure adherence to project plans.
Required Experience And Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three (3)+ years of demonstrable work experience with continuous improvement in the following fields: biopharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or quality. Military service, coursework, and degrees may be considered in place of experience.
- Experience in facilitating project teams or project management.
- Result-oriented and able to manage many different tasks and projects.
- Experience and insight into working with data, making trends visible, and performing data analysis.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project)
- Team player with a "go-to-the-Gemba" attitude, analytical & eager to learn.
- Pleasant, communicative, skilled personality who can connect with production and management colleagues.
Preferred Experience And Skills
- Bachelor's degree in project management, animal science, biology, engineering, or a relevant field.
- Project Management Certification
- Formal training in Lean
Travel: Up to 30%
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Required Skills
5S Methodology, 5S Methodology, Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Animal Science, Benchmarking, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Capacity Analysis, Change Management, Coaching Employees, Customer Quality Management, Data Integrity, Electronic Value-Stream Mapping, Leadership, Lean Process Improvements, Microsoft Office, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management (PM), Policy Development, Process Improvement Initiatives, Process Standardization, Project Management, Project Management Standards, Quality Control Management {+ 4 more}
Preferred Skills
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
The salary range for this role is
$79,200.00 - $124,700.00
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:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
1st - Day
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
n/a
Job Posting End Date
02/23/2026
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Requisition ID:R385341
