Associate Director of Architecture

About the role

Lead the development of global facility design solutions for critical manufacturing and business objectives within MSD's Global Engineering Solutions organization. The role partners with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into compliant, cost‑effective architectural solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with internal clients to define business needs and translate them into facility design solutions.
• Lead front‑end planning activities, including site selection, facility programming, and options development.
• Develop architectural scope, conceptual layouts, and preliminary facility concepts for capital projects.
• Collaborate with EPCM firms, engineering partners, and vendors to progress design deliverables.
• Own and maintain architectural engineering standards, guidelines, and design documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and support existing operations with troubleshooting and remediation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in GMP‑regulated facility design for biopharmaceutical manufacturing or laboratories.
• Proven experience leading architectural design for capital projects in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Ability to travel up to 30% worldwide and spend 2–3 days per week on‑site in Boxmeer or Dublin.

Required skills

• AutoCAD and other 2D/3D design tools.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction materials and MEP integration.
• Master planning and site selection analysis.
• Understanding of GMP‑regulated facility design, clean‑space classification and hygienic zoning.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence front‑end design and set architectural standards.
• Globally visible role with direct impact on delivering innovative health products.
• Competitive benefits package depending on location.