Michael Aldridge

Michael Aldridge, MS, MBA, is the Director of Engineering at Merck, where they have served since 2018 and previously held the role of Associate Director of Engineering since 1992. With a background as a Naval Officer in the United States Navy from 1987 to 1992, Michael specializes in providing leadership and technical support across various pharmaceutical operations. They possess extensive experience in areas including Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management, with a strong emphasis on mentoring others to foster professional growth. Michael earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, an MBA from Villanova University, and an Executive Master's in Management of Technology from the University of Pennsylvania.