Global Tech Transfer Project Manager (m/f/d), Molsheim

Our passion for science and technology drives our approximately 62,000 employees in 65 countries to address some of today’s toughest challenges and develop more sustainable ways of living.

In our rapidly changing and uncertain world, factors such as an aging population, chronic diseases, AI, climate change, and other megatrends have created an appetite for scientific breakthroughs that can make a positive difference across our global society. The pace of change will increase over coming decades as technologies evolve and converge in ways that fundamentally transform how we live and work. For us at Merck, change is not a threat but an opportunity as we have proven for over more than 350 years.

Tasks

As the (Senior) Global Tech Transfer Project Manager (all genders) within Life Science Global Plant Operations, you will drive and execute global technology transfers across our manufacturing network in close collaboration with the ISCO Value Chains. You will efficiently manage projects that involve complex scheduling and multi-stage implementation. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams (matrix functions), including representatives and experts from Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing (both receiving and sending sites), ensuring alignment and compliance with guidelines and standards. As the project leader, you will be fully accountable for all activities related to the transfer, from preparation and raw material supply to process implementation and commercial setup, culminating in the successful operation at the receiving site.

Profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required, preferably in Life Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Project Management and Supply Chain or Operations
• Proficient in Project Management techniques to ensure projects remain on-time and within budget, with strong communication skills
• Skilled in developing milestones for tech transfers and designing effective implementation plans while addressing challenges
• Experience communicating with Senior Management and embedding diverse subject-matter perspectives for impactful solutions
• Ability to navigate complex intercultural business challenges using intercultural knowledge
• High standards for structured approaches, decision accuracy, and data integrity; resilience in facing obstacles
• Excellent digital skills (especially PowerPoint and Excel), with a data-driven approach and experience in digital analytics preferred
• Willingness to travel if needed, including international trips
• Fluency in spoken and written English; additional language is a plus