Senior Specialist Quality Assurance (COE)

The Quality Center of Excellence (COE) Senior Specialist role will be involved in providing support for the Quality COE structure, ensuring the processes conform to our Company policies, and comply with cGMPs, Health Agency regulations, and all other applicable governing regulations, with the mission and ambition to manufacture breakthrough medicines from Ireland for patients around the world.

Close collaboration with high-performance talent from our Company global team and the biotechnology industry to develop and execute multiple Quality Assurance systems and processes will be key, and the successful candidate will be a an individual and team member the future of our Company antibody drug conjugates and high potent compounds through a Quality culture that delivers unconstrained supply, that is Right First Time to patients worldwide.

As necessary and when applicable, provide training and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of our Company policies and regulatory requirements will also be key priorities for the Senior Specialist. Throughout the development of the new facility, the successful candidate will focus on commissioning, qualification, and/or validation of the facility, equipment, and process.

• This role requires an individual with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Pharmaceutical, Vaccine or Biological Operations, or Technical Operations.
• A self-starter and results-focussed, the successful candidate will have strong contemporary knowledge of relevant cGMPs, regulations and current industry trends.

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in in a regulated environment.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a commercial QC Lab.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Cleaning in Place, Cleaning out of Place, Sanitize in Place.
• Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality / process improvement tools (As defined by the site, e.g., DMAIC, Lean QA, 5S etc.).
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively.
• Strong technical aptitude (i.e., able to read & comprehend technical documentation & execute procedures), global regulatory experience & demonstrated experience interfacing with regulators.
• Strong operations support background ensuring value added and effective quality oversight.

• A great communicator, decisive decision maker, and proven ability to deliver excellence.
• Strong contemporary knowledge of relevant cGMPs, regulations and current industry trends.
• Experience with new product introductions and/or process qualification/technology transfer

• Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of design controls, design verification, and validation activities; production & process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management; & product quality improvement using tools such as six sigma, DFR, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Required to work on his/her own initiative in addition to working as part of and leading a team. Must be able to work across a team matrix in order to meet accelerated timelines.
• Desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Ability to facilitate groups with perspectives, and influence and bring teams to consensus and alignment.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner.
• Able to demonstrate good judgment in collecting and synthesizing relevant data and information to make independent and timely decisions; communicates influences and escalates issues and decisions as needed.
• Planning and scheduling skills, Proven organizational skills, Flexible approach.
• Goal/results orientated, starter/finisher.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Automation, Engineering or in a relevant discipline, the successful candidate will also ideally have a proven track record in delivering excellence. The candidate will also show ambition and drive to develop and advance their career within our Company.
  

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The salary range for this role is

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.