Associate Director, Supply Chain Security
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- Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
- Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
- Implement and manage regional execution of a proactive Supply Chain Security strategy focused on incident prevention through intelligence-based risk mitigation
- Manage regional execution of a security risk assessment regime to proactively and periodically monitor and measure internal operations and external business partner security performance against established criteria
- Manage regional execution of initiatives to identify and enhance protection of supply chain operations and products categorized as “high value”
- Measure and report supply chain security performance in collaboration with designated Regional Security leads
- Study and assess implementation of technology and innovative solutions to mitigate supply chain security risk
- Manage and/or support matrixed cross functional response to Supply Chain Security events
- Coordinate and/or support matrixed Regional Security personnel in investigations for supply chain security matters
- Manage and/or support matrixed supply chain risk intelligence gathering and monitor efforts of emerging threats to global supply chain security as well as related country/region specific regulations
- Manage the flow of communications related to Regional supply chain security and disseminate relevant information within Global Security and the Company
- Support the development and manage execution of supply chain security policies and minimum standards
- Manage regional execution and compliance with established government trade security programs such as CTPAT, AEO, PIP, and similar country-based initiatives in which COMPANY participates
- Develop and maintain regional proactive supply chain security guidance and subject matter material to communicate established policies, standards, and best practices
- Cultivate and maintain relationships that support internal and external engagement and awareness for supply chain security matters at COMPANY
- Serve as Regional point of contact for Global Security to the COMPANY Controlled Substance Compliance program, providing Security support to Compliance initiatives associated with the manufacturing and distribution of Scheduled Medicines and Controlled Substances.
- Foster and maintain internal cross-functional relationships in support of Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Finance, and Insurance & Risk, IT and other functions as needed
- Support the development and delivery of global Supply Chain Security training materials and proactive awareness information as needed
- Participate in and liaise with professional associations specializing in pharmaceutical crime, supply chain security, and security risk management
- Maintain a network of knowledgeable and influential persons in government, law enforcement, security, intelligence, and internal functions to serve as resources, collaborators and partners related to supply chain security matters
- Serve as the cross-functional single point of contact for matters related to Supply Chain Security within the Region and externally as needed
- Ensure communication and oversight of key milestones and deliverables to support supply chain security strategic efforts
- Develop and maintain oversight of contract business partner resources in support of the Supply Chain Security strategic and tactical needs
- Manage operational expenditures to align with Corporate and Regional business activities and requirements providing strong financial stewardship assuring spend is focused on supporting the mission and does not exceed approved authorized levels
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years’ professional security experience preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
- General understanding of pharmaceutical operations and related supply chains including regulatory security requirements and security plans
- Understanding of supply chain operations, logistics, warehousing, distribution, all modes of transportation, and freight forwarding
- Experienced leading and conducting investigations including supporting and generating case reports for criminal and civil enforcement actions
- Knowledge of physical security principles and security risk assessment methodologies
- Working understanding of industry best and recommended supply chain security practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient use of MS Office software and presentation tools
- Demonstrated experience interacting with and preparing briefing materials and reports for senior COMPANY management and government officials as necessary
- Must be innovative and work independently with an aggressive workload in a high performing environment
- Ability to work in a matrixed environment with exceptional levels of collaboration, clarity and honesty in dealing with peers, team members and all others in a flat and nimble organization
- Ability to champion new ideas or positions to meet key goals and initiatives
- Strong commitment to patient safety and compliance requirements
- Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.
- Understanding of risk intelligence and security risk management methodologies
- Professional security certification (i.e. CPP, CFE, etc.)
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: RegularRelocation: InternationalVISA Sponsorship: YesTravel Requirements: 25%Flexible Work Arrangements: HybridShift:Valid Driving License: YesHazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date: 02/28/2025*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.
- Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
- Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
- Implement and manage regional execution of a proactive Supply Chain Security strategy focused on incident prevention through intelligence-based risk mitigation
- Manage regional execution of a security risk assessment regime to proactively and periodically monitor and measure internal operations and external business partner security performance against established criteria
- Manage regional execution of initiatives to identify and enhance protection of supply chain operations and products categorized as “high value”
- Measure and report supply chain security performance in collaboration with designated Regional Security leads
- Study and assess implementation of technology and innovative solutions to mitigate supply chain security risk
- Manage and/or support matrixed cross functional response to Supply Chain Security events
- Coordinate and/or support matrixed Regional Security personnel in investigations for supply chain security matters
- Manage and/or support matrixed supply chain risk intelligence gathering and monitor efforts of emerging threats to global supply chain security as well as related country/region specific regulations
- Manage the flow of communications related to Regional supply chain security and disseminate relevant information within Global Security and the Company
- Support the development and manage execution of supply chain security policies and minimum standards
- Manage regional execution and compliance with established government trade security programs such as CTPAT, AEO, PIP, and similar country-based initiatives in which COMPANY participates
- Develop and maintain regional proactive supply chain security guidance and subject matter material to communicate established policies, standards, and best practices
- Cultivate and maintain relationships that support internal and external engagement and awareness for supply chain security matters at COMPANY
- Serve as Regional point of contact for Global Security to the COMPANY Controlled Substance Compliance program, providing Security support to Compliance initiatives associated with the manufacturing and distribution of Scheduled Medicines and Controlled Substances.
- Foster and maintain internal cross-functional relationships in support of Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Finance, and Insurance & Risk, IT and other functions as needed
- Support the development and delivery of global Supply Chain Security training materials and proactive awareness information as needed
- Participate in and liaise with professional associations specializing in pharmaceutical crime, supply chain security, and security risk management
- Maintain a network of knowledgeable and influential persons in government, law enforcement, security, intelligence, and internal functions to serve as resources, collaborators and partners related to supply chain security matters
- Serve as the cross-functional single point of contact for matters related to Supply Chain Security within the Region and externally as needed
- Ensure communication and oversight of key milestones and deliverables to support supply chain security strategic efforts
- Develop and maintain oversight of contract business partner resources in support of the Supply Chain Security strategic and tactical needs
- Manage operational expenditures to align with Corporate and Regional business activities and requirements providing strong financial stewardship assuring spend is focused on supporting the mission and does not exceed approved authorized levels
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years’ professional security experience preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
- General understanding of pharmaceutical operations and related supply chains including regulatory security requirements and security plans
- Understanding of supply chain operations, logistics, warehousing, distribution, all modes of transportation, and freight forwarding
- Experienced leading and conducting investigations including supporting and generating case reports for criminal and civil enforcement actions
- Knowledge of physical security principles and security risk assessment methodologies
- Working understanding of industry best and recommended supply chain security practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient use of MS Office software and presentation tools
- Demonstrated experience interacting with and preparing briefing materials and reports for senior COMPANY management and government officials as necessary
- Must be innovative and work independently with an aggressive workload in a high performing environment
- Ability to work in a matrixed environment with exceptional levels of collaboration, clarity and honesty in dealing with peers, team members and all others in a flat and nimble organization
- Ability to champion new ideas or positions to meet key goals and initiatives
- Strong commitment to patient safety and compliance requirements
- Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.
- Understanding of risk intelligence and security risk management methodologies
- Professional security certification (i.e. CPP, CFE, etc.)
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: RegularRelocation: InternationalVISA Sponsorship: YesTravel Requirements: 25%Flexible Work Arrangements: HybridShift:Valid Driving License: YesHazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date: 02/28/2025*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.