Associate Director Quality Assurance (Live Vaccines)
- Recruiter
- Merck & Co, Inc
- Location
- Boxmeer, Netherlands
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 17 May 2021
- Closes
- 24 May 2021
- Ref
- R107980
- Job role
- Finance director
- Experience level
- Director
Job Description
We are looking for a coaching leader with a keen eye for individual and team potential. You are a skilled people manager and looking for an opportunity to develop a knowledgeable team in a complex and demanding organization and push them to the next level in terms of individual, team-, and quality development.
We have an exciting new job opportunity at our location in Boxmeer and are looking to hire a
Associate Director Quality Assurance (Live Vaccines)
Welcome in our team
Our Quality Assurance group consists of 9 teams (120 - 130 FTE) and ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our high-quality standards aligned to the regulatory requirements.Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.
Purpose of the role
Reporting into the Director Quality Assurance, you are responsible for managing and driving QA with responsibility for all (operational) quality assurance activities related to the production of live vaccines.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Your profile
What we offer
We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.
Animal Health
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.
Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.
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 ...
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
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.
For questions about this vacancy
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
We are looking for a coaching leader with a keen eye for individual and team potential. You are a skilled people manager and looking for an opportunity to develop a knowledgeable team in a complex and demanding organization and push them to the next level in terms of individual, team-, and quality development.
We have an exciting new job opportunity at our location in Boxmeer and are looking to hire a
Associate Director Quality Assurance (Live Vaccines)
Welcome in our team
Our Quality Assurance group consists of 9 teams (120 - 130 FTE) and ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our high-quality standards aligned to the regulatory requirements.Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.
Purpose of the role
Reporting into the Director Quality Assurance, you are responsible for managing and driving QA with responsibility for all (operational) quality assurance activities related to the production of live vaccines.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Managing and developing a team of 15 -20 QA specialists with the ambition to constantly improve People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost;
- Define and implement departmental strategy and support the development of site Quality Operations strategy;
- Implement and further develop department procedures;
- Support the quality mindset development and pursue Zero Overdue Culture;
- Ensure quality guides are followed within the live vaccines department;
- Actively support and monitor all relevant training initiatives;
- Act as a Quality counterpart for the Director Quality Assurance on the development and execution of strategic initiatives;
- Creating and subsequently optimizing and improving QA processes;
- Develop and implement new initiatives to modernize QA processes, methodologies and technologies;
- Representing the Quality Team Live Vaccines during inspections and external visits;
- Where necessary, contribute to ad hoc situations and problems;
- Ensure good and constructive cooperation between relevant stakeholders for effective and efficient operation (amongst others Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production, R&D, Regulatory Affairs)
Your profile
- University degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in, (Bio)Chemistry, (Bio)Process Technology, or related scientific fields;
- At least 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing organization with demonstrated people management skills;
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations and expectations governing facilities, equipment and procedures for the manufacture of (bio)pharmaceutical products;
- You are an excellent people influencer, inspiring people with your drive, energy and enthusiasm;
- Excellent command of the Dutch and English language;
- Living at a reasonable distance from Boxmeer.
What we offer
We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.
- Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance;
- 35,5 days of leave;
- Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
- Solid Pension Plan;
- Annual bonus based on own and company performance
- Travel allowance for commuting
- Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development
Animal Health
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.
Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.
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 ...
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
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.
For questions about this vacancy
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1