Associate Director, IT/OT Projects Lead
MSDNorth Brabant, Netherlands
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world â and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Director, IT/OT Projects Lead to lead complex digital and automation projects that directly support world-class biotechnology manufacturing.
Requirements
- Own and lead a portfolio of digital, IT/OT, automation, and facilities projects supporting manufacturing operations.
- Provide end-to-end technical, financial, and delivery leadership for greenfield, expansion, upgrade, and lifecycle projects.
- Ensure successful delivery of automation, MES, BAS, historian, infrastructure, and laboratory systems within approved budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
- Act as primary client interface and escalation point, guiding projects from concept through commissioning, validation, and acceptance.
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- A 3% year-end allowance and an annual bonus based on individual and company performance
- A minimum of 35.5 days of paid leave
- Travel expense reimbursement and a solid pension plan
- A high-quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options daily
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at the main entrance, and ample parking is available
- A beautiful private park on site, ideal for walking, taking a break, or relaxing
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members
- Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room
- Extensive career development opportunities