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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Operations Manager Bioprocessing

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDe Bilt, Netherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed higher-professional or university-level education, preferably in Biotechnology, Process Technology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manufacturing, or a comparable field.
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading and developing managers and building high-performing teams.
  • Knowledge of and experience in a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, or chemicals.
  • A proven track record in organizational development, operational improvements, and change initiatives.
  • Experience with Operational Excellence, Lean, or comparable methodologies.
  • Ability to connect data, processes, and people to deliver sustainable results.
  • Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop managers and teams within Bioprocessing.
  • Promote a culture centered on safety, quality, collaboration, and ownership.
  • Own results across People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
  • Translate strategic objectives into concrete actions and measurable results.
  • Encourage talent development, engagement, and sustainable employability.
  • Identify and implement improvements in processes, systems, and working methods.
  • Lead change programs, investments, and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS.
  • Monitor performance and risks and initiate appropriate improvement actions.
  • Represent Bioprocessing within the management team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Operational Excellence, Lean, or comparable methodologies.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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