Merck KGaA Posted October 20, 2026

PMO Electronics Business

Tempe, Arizona, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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 PMO, EMD Electronics preferred location is at a US hub such as San Jose, CA, Tempe, AZ, Carlsbad, CA, or Allentown, PA with possibilities of hybrid work model. Domestic travel may be required to meet business needs.

Your Role:

This role will primarily support strategic initiatives and executing day-to-day operations support for the Managing Director, EMD Electronics.  Key areas of focus include contract management, real estate, government policy, compliance and preparations for board meetings and country council discussions.

A secondary part of this role will be to provide program management support to the Thin Films Marketing Organization, driving cross-functional initiatives, strategy development and execution, and providing project management support when required.

In addition to the tactical work needed, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor, coordinating strategic projects, facilitating communications, and ensuring tracking of execution of business priorities. It provides an opportunity to be involved in areas ranging from US government affairs, real estate transactions for EMD Electronics and Thin Films Business Unit Marketing initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support & Strategic Partnership: Provide direct support in executing the strategic agenda, preparing briefing materials, reports, and presentations for key meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that the MD of EMD Electronics is fully prepared for leadership meetings, including executive team meetings, presentations, and external engagements.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication: Serve as the central liaison to key stakeholders across departments, including senior leadership and teams. Ensure clear communication and alignment of priorities across business functions, driving cross-department collaboration on critical projects. Facilitate information flow to ensure that kept stakeholders are updated on important developments and decisions

Meeting & Agenda Management: Organize and structure key meetings, including preparing agendas, coordinating with participants, and following up on action items. Take ownership of meeting outcomes and ensure clear accountability for follow-up tasks and decisions.

Reporting & Decision Support: Prepare and manage regular updates and reports for the team on the status of business projects, initiatives, and key data driven performance indicators.

Special Projects & Ad-Hoc Support: Take ownership of special projects as assigned, leading or supporting efforts that require oversight and coordination. Provide support for ad-hoc initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives and organizational priorities.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, law or equivalent related field and 5+ years of post-educational working experience in business roles in industries which are based on chemistry, material sciences, engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work closely with senior leadership and manage cross-functional initiatives.

Background in contract frameworks, compliance and/or real estate transactions.

Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives and teams.

Ability to manage executive-level priorities and navigate through complex, high-stakes business situations.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

A proactive, results-driven mindset with a track record of driving business success and improving operational efficiency.

Pay range for this position: $125,000 - $162,000

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!

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Facilities & Administration
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Employment type
Full time

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43Countries represented

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