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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Operational Expert

Quality EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeDe Bilt, NetherlandsHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed bachelor's or master's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, (Bio)chemistry, or Process Technology.
  • Several years of experience in a GMP environment or knowledge of pharmaceutical, biotechnological, or comparable production processes.
  • Affinity with quality management, process improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
  • Good communication skills in Dutch and English.
  • A proactive and independent work approach, with the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders.
  • Curiosity, ownership, and drive to continuously improve.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate, analyze, and resolve process deviations within the production environment.
  • Lead and execute CAPA processes and root cause analyses.
  • Analyze production data and translate insights into concrete improvement actions.
  • Initiate and guide improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Participate in or lead validation, optimization, and implementation projects.
  • Create and improve GMP documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
  • Coach, train, and support colleagues within the production organization.
  • Act as a subject-matter expert and point of contact for operational questions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to continuously develop production processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar improvement initiatives.

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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