**Job Description** Our Company is a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines, and animal health products.  We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop, and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.   The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) organization is to improve patient’s lives by providing world-class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research, medicines, & vaccines. We deliver critical building and site services, including facility management, emergency response, utilities (including electricity and water), and real estate strategy that provides a positive workplace experience to enable employees to perform their best work. The future of work and needs of the workplace are constantly changing so we are also seeking to re-imagine and continuously improve our operations and supporting business processes for our valued colleagues across our Company enterprise. **Position Description** The Associate Director is responsible for identifying and driving improvements to the reliability of site utility infrastructure and work processes at the Rahway, New Jersey Site. This role will support facility operations by providing technical guidance and mentoring to utilities engineers, identify improvement opportunities and complete engineering assessments on infrastructure systems, develop work processes and lead efforts to quickly troubleshoot complex utility issues to prevent impacts to both office personnel and research operations. The Associate Director will serve as a key liaison between utility operations, business partners and contract IFM partners. **Qualifications, Skills & Experience** **Required** + Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, or equivalent science area required. + Minimum8 years of relevant experience in research or manufacturing environment in an infrastructure support role. + A strong understanding of engineering principles related to utility equipment and systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical for office, laboratory and pilot plant facilities. + Ability to identify and develop a business case for making improvements to utility infrastructure and supporting work processes. + Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs that ensure the longevity and safety of facility equipment. + Demonstrated ability leading technical teams. + Strong analytical skills to identify problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective corrective actions. This includes troubleshooting technical issues and operational inefficiencies. + Active demonstration of safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture and maintain a safe work environment. + Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels, including cross-functional teams, senior management and external vendors. Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment and collaboration.​  + Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills. + Strategic planning and risk identification/mitigation. + Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.​  + Detail Oriented & Organized:  strong attention to detail in managing complex activities; ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet aggressive deadlines.​  + Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.  **Preferred** **Qualifications,** **Skills** **and** **Experience** + Technical knowledge of the design and operation of utilities, including HVAC, power (substations to local panels), steam generation, industrial gases, potable & non-potable water, etc. + Technical Proficiency with project management systems and software (e.g. MS Project, P6, SAP).  \#eligibleforerp Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:** Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) EEOC GINA Supplement​ Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/) **U.S. Hybrid Work Model** 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 Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. Expected US salary range: $126,500.00 - $199,100.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) . **San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** No Travel Required **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Not Applicable **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** N/A **Job Posting End Date:** 03/22/2025 ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.** **Requisition ID:** R338982