Quality Operations, Facilities & Validation
Merck · Rahway, NJ · Yesterday
On-siteQuality AssuranceTemporary
Responsibilities
- Support and execute cGMP quality assurance activities directly related to facilities, equipment, utilities, and automation assets for clinical trial material supply.
- Provide Quality oversight for the capital project lifecycle across design phases, qualification, operational readiness, and start-up for cross-modality facilities.
- Oversee key cGMP processes, including calibration, validation, change management, quality risk management, and root-cause quality investigations.
- Partner with rapidly expanding internal teams to establish strong quality oversight, collaborative communication, and effective cross-organizational alignment.
- Apply current industry best practices and benchmarks to the design, implementation, and maintenance of pilot/clinical-scale facilities and equipment.
- Sustain existing facility operations and manufacturing readiness alongside new capital project developments.
Requirements
- Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Preferred: Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in science, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum Required: At least 8 years of experience within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry.
- Proven experience in Quality, Operations, or related functions at a pilot and/or commercial scale.
- Strong working knowledge and practical application of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of capital project execution and facility operations.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Preferred: Direct experience in R&D, clinical trial supply material manufacturing, or clinical supply areas.
- Founded knowledge across validation disciplines (equipment, utilities, automation, unit operations, process development, or technology transfer).
- Foundational knowledge across validation disciplines (equipment, utilities, automation, unit operations, process development, or technology transfer).
- Background in managing cross-functional technical teams and leading complex problem-solving initiatives.
- Proficiency in capital project lifecycles from concept through design and start-up.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Preferred: Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in science, engineering, or a related field.
Skills
- Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
- Capital project execution
- Facility operations
- Interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- Validation disciplines (equipment, utilities, automation, unit operations, process development, or technology transfer)
- Managing cross-functional technical teams
- Leading complex problem-solving initiatives
- Proficiency in capital project lifecycles
Benefits
- Not specified
Pay
- Not specified
Schedule
- Not specified