Director of Maintenance - Wilmington, Biotech

Director of Maintenance

Welcome to the Future of Precision Oncology Join Us in Wilmington, DE!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our cutting-edge Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delawarea bold step forward in transforming cancer care through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven science.

ADCs represent one of the most exciting frontiers in biopharmaceuticals today. By combining the targeting power of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of cytotoxic drugs, ADCs deliver cancer-killing agents directly to tumor cells, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. This precision has revolutionized treatment for hematologic malignancies and is rapidly expanding into other cancers. The global ADC market is booming, projected to surpass $16 billion in 2025 and grow steadily through 2035. Innovations in linker technology, payload design, and AI-driven antibody optimization are accelerating breakthroughs and expanding therapeutic possibilities.

Our Wilmington facility is designed to meet the growing demand for high-potency manufacturing, ensure supply chain resilience, and support the next wave of ADC launches. Importantly, this site will support both drug substance conjugation and drug product.

As a member of the Wilmington Biotech site leadership team, the Director of Maintenance will lead and oversee all maintenance operations for our sterile product manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all equipment and systems while adhering to strict regulatory standards and best practices in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in engineering and facilities management, particularly in sterile environments, and will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position will also have oversight and accountability for integrated facilities management (IFM) for the site.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy aligned with the facility's operational goals.
• Lead and manage the maintenance staff, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee talent management processes, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and career development for maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure maintenance activities support production schedules and compliance requirements.

Facilities Maintenance Operations :

Continuous Improvement :

Regulatory Compliance :

Collaboration & Communication :

Minimum Education and Experience :

Required Skills and Experience :

Required Skills : Accountability, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Change Agility, Collaborative Communications, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Engineering Design, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Management, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), GxP Compliance, Innovation, Leadership, Leadership Assessments, Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Process Improvements, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Strategy, Operation Maintenance, Operations Management {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills :

The salary range for this role is $169,700.00 - $267,200.00. 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.

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.

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Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : Domestic

VISA Sponsorship : No

Travel Requirements : 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements : Not Applicable

Shift : 1st - Day

Valid Driving License : No

Hazardous Material(s) : n / a

Job Posting End Date : 10 / 31 / 2025