MSD developing talent for business-critical positions

All program members receiving a competitive salary and access to the full benefits programs.

Biopharmaceutical company MSD’s Manufacturing Leadership Development Program is designed to develop emerging talent for business-critical positions of increasing responsibility within its Manufacturing Division, the part of the company devoted to formulating, packaging and distributing its products.

Participants are placed in rotations that represent key business priorities to foster their development, and a learning and development plan helps to supplement the rotational experience. A mentoring program is provided at three levels to coach each participant in career and leadership development. 

Annual program meetings facilitate a tight-knit network, with all program members receiving a competitive salary and access to the full benefits programs offered by the company. 

Successful candidates are new college graduates with a bachelor's or master's degree in key STEM or supply chain majors, and participants are selected through a rigorous assessment process to evaluate academic understanding in their fields as well as demonstrated leadership potential.

“The Manufacturing Leadership Development Program is an important part of our Manufacturing Division,” says Ashley Suarez, Associate Director, Manufacturing Leadership Development Program. Members are impactful contributors to the critical business needs of MMD and are active in taking stretch assignments to grow their career. They are an energized group of the future leaders at our company.” 

Moushmi Culver, Vice President Manufacturing Strategy, Business Development and Alliances, adds: “The Manufacturing Leadership Development Program participants bring strong technical and leadership skills coupled with innovative thinking to invigorate and help shape the future of our company's Manufacturing Division. As an alumna of the program, it is incredible to sponsor talent recruitment and development of this team.” 

Jen Hanrahan, Director, Manufacturing Leadership Development Program says: “The Manufacturing Leadership Development Program allows for the MLDPs to get real-world manufacturing experience. It is incredible to watch the LDPs thrive in a highly complex, global work environment while continuing to enhance their technical and leadership skills.”