Merck KGaA

Role Description Join us in a pivotal role where you will lead the optimization of our Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) processes, enhancing our procurement operations globally. As the Business Process Owner, you will oversee the entire TPRM lifecycle—from third-party intake and risk tiering to due diligence, contracting, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding. This is your chance to drive standardization and innovation, utilizing automation and digital workflows to ensure our processes are consistent, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. - Lead Process Optimization: Drive the standardization and simplification of TPRM processes, working collaboratively with stakeholders across Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Risk to create a unified global framework. - Framework Development: Design and maintain a comprehensive TPRM framework that aligns with Merck policies and meets compliance obligations. - Integrate Risk Management: Embed TPRM practices into procurement and contracting workflows, ensuring that risk considerations are effectively applied. - Enhance Efficiency: Manage TPRM tool requirements, focusing on data quality and user adoption to improve overall process efficiency. - Change Management: Communicate process changes, govern deviations, and develop training materials to foster understanding and compliance across the organization. - Performance Monitoring: Define and track TPRM KPIs, leveraging insights to drive continuous improvements in risk management and operational performance. - Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare impactful presentations and decision papers for senior leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and risk management strategies. Qualifications - Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, law, risk management). - 5+ years of experience in TPRM, operational risk, compliance, or procurement governance, with a focus on the third-party lifecycle. - Strong understanding of regulatory implications for third-party relationships, with a drive for continuous improvement and innovation. - Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at various levels. - Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex risk topics into clear business decisions. Benefits - 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!

Title: Head of PMO Location: Allentown United States Job Description: Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics. 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. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Location: The Head of PMO is a remote position with preference given to candidates near Allentown, PA (or East Coast). There will be approximately 10-20% domestic and potentially international travel required to meet business needs. Your Role: We are seeking a seasoned Project Management Lead with expertise to oversee multiple strategic initiatives within the Specialty Gases business unit. The role will partner closely with the Specialty Gases Commercial team and key stakeholders in Operations, Technology, Finance, and Strategy to ensure robust execution, clear roadmaps, and timely delivery of milestones that unlock business value. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end project management for multiple strategic initiatives within Specialty Gases, from charter through execution and benefits realization. - Develop, maintain, and socialize detailed program roadmaps and milestone-based plans that align with strategic objectives and commercial priorities. - Drive program governance, including steering committees, stage gates, risk registers, issue logs, change control, and benefits tracking. - Partner with the Specialty Gases Commercial team to translate strategic intents into actionable projects with clear value propositions and success criteria. - Collaborate with Operations, Technology, and Strategy to identify dependencies, resource needs, and sequencing across initiatives. - Define and implement project management standards, templates, and a scalable PMO framework tailored to transformational programs. - Manage cross-functional teams and external collaborators; facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution. - Monitor and communicate program health, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans to executive sponsors; prepare concise, decision-ready status updates and roadmaps. - Lead change management activities including communication plans, stakeholder engagement, training readiness, and adoption metrics. - Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying best practices to future transformations. - Change management and adoption artifacts (communications, training materials, rollout plans). Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, chemistry, or a related field - 6+ years of experience in program/project management, with demonstrated success delivering complex transformational programs - Engineering capital project experience within the chemical, semiconductor, oil and gas, or a related industry Preferred Qualifications: - MBA or advanced degree preferred - Proven experience in leading cross-functional initiatives within a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial context - Strong expertise in transformation disciplines: new operating models, process optimization, digital enablement, and value realization - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive-level presentation skills - Proficiency with project management methodologies and PMO governance - Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain rigorous attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines - Change management acumen, including effective communication strategies and stakeholder engagement - Strong analytical skills, with experience in benefits tracking and business case ROI Pay range for this position: $117,300 - $176,000 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!

Title: Process Development Scientist Indianapolis 2 Location: St. Louis, Missouri, United States Shift: No Department: LS-PS-ATA PDS Region 1 Recruiter: Jennifer Lovell This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. Your role: MilliporeSigma is looking for a Process Development Scientist to join the technical branch of the commercial organization in the Midwest, working remotely from Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis or Minneapolis, and supporting process development and manufacturing sciences activities. The development scientist is part of a worldwide team of engineers and scientists reporting into the technical support group for MilliporeSigma’s Process Solutions business. - Lead development studies for purification of therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma technologies (sterile filtration, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, viral reduction filtration, chromatography) - Involve in selection/sizing, process optimization, and tech transfer for purification of new pharmaceuticals, focused on Phase I–III development - Provide customer consultations via email, telephone, or video - Collaborate with customer process development groups in the Central United States - Partner with local MilliporeSigma account managers to deliver technical expertise to customers - Support clinical and commercial scale implementations using sound engineering principles, including identifying CQAs and maintaining critical control parameters - Document customer interfacing activities in electronic systems; propose new technical ideas for the broader group and contribute to cross-functional strategy execution - This position will include travel of up to 30% within North America region Physical attributes: - Lifting of up to 50 pounds Who you are: Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Science discipline - 3+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification -OR- - Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Science discipline - 2+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification -OR- - PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences discipline - 1+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification Preferred Qualifications: - An in-depth knowledge and understanding of bioprocess unit operations - Ability to derive relevant conclusions, based on the experimental results, and effectively communicate this to our customers - Excellent hands on laboratory skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other data analysis software - Sound understanding of downstream and/or upstream biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, and industry standards - Comfort with making recommendations for future course of action based on experimental results - Ability to relay relevant results to sales, field marketing, etc. - Ability to identify scientific leadership opportunities and execute through lunch & learns, publications, presentations, etc. with a focus on customer collaboration - Ability to cope with change, adjust test plans quickly, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty - Ability to build effective relationships; both internally and externally - Ability to produce quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation - Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position - Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications Pay Range for this position: $89,800-$134,700. 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. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Title: Process Development Scientist Minneapolis Work Location: Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis or Minneapolis, Shift: No Department: LS-PS-ATA PDS Region 1 Recruiter: Jennifer Lovell MilliporeSigma is looking for a Process Development Scientist to join the technical branch of the commercial organization in the Midwest, working remotely from Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis or Minneapolis, and supporting process development and manufacturing sciences activities. The development scientist is part of a worldwide team of engineers and scientists reporting into the technical support group for MilliporeSigma’s Process Solutions business. - Lead development studies for purification of therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma technologies (sterile filtration, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, viral reduction filtration, chromatography) - Involve in selection/sizing, process optimization, and tech transfer for purification of new pharmaceuticals, focused on Phase I–III development - Provide customer consultations via email, telephone, or video - Collaborate with customer process development groups in the Central United States - Partner with local MilliporeSigma account managers to deliver technical expertise to customers - Support clinical and commercial scale implementations using sound engineering principles, including identifying CQAs and maintaining critical control parameters - Document customer interfacing activities in electronic systems; propose new technical ideas for the broader group and contribute to cross-functional strategy execution - This position will include travel of up to 30% within North America region Physical attributes: - Lifting of up to 50 pounds Who you are: Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Science discipline - 3+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification -OR- - Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Science discipline - 2+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification -OR- - PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences discipline - 1+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification Preferred Qualifications: - An in-depth knowledge and understanding of bioprocess unit operations - Ability to derive relevant conclusions, based on the experimental results, and effectively communicate this to our customers - Excellent hands on laboratory skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other data analysis software - Sound understanding of downstream and/or upstream biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, and industry standards - Comfort with making recommendations for future course of action based on experimental results - Ability to relay relevant results to sales, field marketing, etc. - Ability to identify scientific leadership opportunities and execute through lunch & learns, publications, presentations, etc. with a focus on customer collaboration - Ability to cope with change, adjust test plans quickly, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty - Ability to build effective relationships; both internally and externally - Ability to produce quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation - Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position - Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications Pay Range for this position: $89,800-$134,700. 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. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. US Equal Employment Opportunities The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Title: Discovery Solutions Inside Chemistry Technical Sales Specialists Location: Milwaukee United States 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: This is an Inside Technical Sales Specialist position within the Life Science Division of MilliporeSigma. You will engage in scientific discussions with customers, focusing on driving the adoption of innovative Early Discovery Workflow products across all pertinent customer segments. Your role will involve achieving a sales target by interacting with customers to discuss how our products can be utilized in their experiments while collecting objective feedback. You will be a subject matter expert in organic chemical synthesis and will support new product introductions across adjacent workflows such as Metabolomics, Lead Discovery, and Chemical Biology. Key Responsibilities: - Portfolio Focus: Organic Synthesis Reagents and Platforms, Digital Chemistry, Multi-Omics, Medicinal Chemistry and adjacent portfolios. - In coordination with the account manager, assist in developing support, sales plans, and strategies for active and potential business related to innovative early-stage discovery workflows. - Develop technical solutions for customer applications and challenges. - Intimate knowledge of applications to position our product offering. - Assist Account Managers with account mapping by having a comprehensive understanding of the customer's research, business initiatives, R&D organizational structure, and new technology evaluation/implementation processes. - Tailoring of technical content to the customer. - Deepen and broaden MilliporeSigma customer relationships with key scientific leaders. - Technical training for account managers. - Provide knowledge of competition and the current marketplace. - Ability to build scientific credibility with customers, the commercial organization, and marketing. - Partner with Commercial Marketing and Product Management to ensure the successful launch of innovative products; generation and implementation of materials supporting strategic and tactical sales initiatives. - Expertise and Insights into: - Synthetic methodologies and advanced digital chemistry solutions. - Signaling pathways and associated products. - Integrated synthetic pathway solutions and reagents for laboratory workflows. - Organic compounds and their applications in research. This will be a remote role based in the U.S. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: - BS degree in organic chemistry or related field related field with 5+ years combined laboratory or commercial experience, or advanced degree in related field. - Computer literacy is mandatory (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SalesForce, etc.) - Excellent presentation and selling skills. - Ability to work effectively and influence others in a matrix environment. - Rapidly acquire technical knowledge of MilliporeSigma innovations and integrate them into workflows and technical selling. - Travel, as needed (0 - 10%) Preferred Qualifications: - M.S. or Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in a sales or customer-facing role. - Prior field sales, marketing, or customer facing experience - Degree in organic chemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience or equivalent. Pay Range for this position: $103,500 - $178,700 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. 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!

Title: Head of Marketing Metallics Location: Sheboygan Falls United States Job Description: Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics. 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. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Location: The Head of Marketing Metallics is a remote position, with preference given to candidates in Sheboygan Falls, WI, Tamaqua, PA, Carlsbad and San Jose, CA, and Chandler/Tempe, AZ areas.  There will be up to 25% domestic and international travel required to meet business needs. Your Role: The Metallics Marketing Director is responsible for leading the Metallics Marketing Team in the Thin Films business unit. The primary focus of this role is to serve as the commercial lead to manage the Metallics product portfolio and NPI pipeline, achieve business objectives for revenue, profitability, and market share for the Metallics business. Strong interpersonal, commercial, and technical skills are required for success in this marketing leadership role. The position requires the ability to effectively work across a matrix of business functions that support the Metallics business. This position is accountable for the following: - P&L responsibilities for Metallics business, achieve business objectives for revenue, profitability and market share. - Manage all offerings through supervision of direct reports to maximize profitability and meet or exceed the business objectives. - Acceleration of new product development and introduction is an essential element to this position. Close collaboration with R&D team is required; embrace the "two in a box" model with the Head of Metallics R&D. - Prioritize and determine the new opportunities that are identified by the customer facing team. - Identify new product opportunities through close collaborations with our strategic customers and OEM development partners. Work with Customer Application and Sales teams to maintain and grow these relationships. - Develop a deep understanding of the market trends and competitive landscape (i.e., new product introductions, strategic alliances, intellectual property, etc.) that helps to further define our product differentiation and development strategy. - Develop product pricing strategies and maintain pricing discipline to assure profitable growth for the portfolio, by leveraging understanding of the product attributes, benefits to the customer and application, and competitors' offerings. - Define targets for capacity, cost, and quality for major capital projects. - Develop analytically derived market plans that are based on customer inputs, market trends, competitive intelligence as well as forecasts by industry analysts. - Effective use of the portfolio management system to monitor and document project performance vs. milestones. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in science or engineering background or related field. - 8+ years' experience in the semiconductor industry. Hands-on experience in product management, commercial negotiations, business planning, strategy development and execution. - Ability to develop business cases and market plans. Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree (Master or Ph.D.) in material science or chemistry and MBA is a plus. - Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills, especially across a matrix and global organization. Pay range for this position: $170,000 - $200,000 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!