Associate Director, Quality Laboratory Operations
Job Description New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law,to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Our Quality Assurance group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interlinking global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Quality Laboratory Operations Associate Director that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities. Invent Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs Execute Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business) Adapt Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape Diverse Talent We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world Values and Standards Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Opportunities and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success - They are a Competitive Advantage for Us Key Responsibilities Provides operational direction and oversight to a Team of Managers and Laboratory Technicians who are responsible for conducting microbiology, sterility and environmental monitoring quality control testing Ensuring compliance in accordance with cGMPs, regulations and our Company guidelines, policies and procedures Advocate for maintaining a safe work environment Meeting customer testing needs including schedule adherence and right the first time execution of testing while working with their staff on employee development Direct key projects for the site aimed at elevating the compliance and performance of analytical methods Fully manage all aspects of assigned projects and run the business activities that include conclusion making, stakeholder management, issue identification and resolution, understanding of capacity and demand, participates and drives the tier process, as appropriate, and uses this forum to escalate concerns and best practices Proactively partners with Laboratory Quality Assurance personnel to ensure compliance with regulations, guidelines and procedures Ensures that all process improvements and capital projects are timely, robust and in alignment with corporate goals Education Bachelor degree in life science, science discipline or engineering.Bachelor degree in Microbiology, Biology or Biochemistry OR Master degree in life science, scientific discipline or engineering is preferred Required Work independently and as a Team member with Integrity Precision Accomplishment Principled Ambition Respect Bachelor degree candidates with eight years in GMP Manufacturing environment, Pharmaceutical/Biological Quality, Operational, Technical or Regulatory function supporting manufacturing or testing operations or related industry experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, science related or regulated setting Master degree candidates with five years in GMP Manufacturing environment, Pharmaceutical/Biological Quality, Operational, Technical or Regulatory function supporting manufacturing or testing operations or related industry experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, science related or regulated setting Proven analytical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to apply key concepts Speaks with courage and candor Strong written and verbal communication skills Progressive and demonstrated Quality decision making responsibility Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously Preferred Previous people management experience Ability to develop staff Demonstrated facilitative leadership skills and able to lead teams to deliver results Familiar with aseptic technique In-depth working knowledge and application of GMPs Project Management, Change Execution Management and Team Leadership experience in a Quality function. Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills and ability to work in a team environment Demonstrated self-starter with capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that's committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. Who we are We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digitalmastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. Residents of Colorado Click here to request this role's pay range. US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Specified Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
Cleaning agents, sanitizers, disinfectants/decontaminants and micro-organisms Number of Openings:
1
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Specified Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
Cleaning agents, sanitizers, disinfectants/decontaminants and micro-organisms Number of Openings:
1
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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