Assoc. Dir, Quality Assurance
MSDNew Jersey, United States
Posted May 22, 2026
129000 - 203100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Merck & Co., Inc. is a multinational pharmaceutical company that is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Quality Assurance BVDQ is responsible for providing quality leadership and subject matter expertise in quality activities to further the analytical and process development of large molecule programs and to ensure compliance with cGMPs, applicable worldwide regulations, and our company's requirements for supported area(s).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology industry role(s) with a BS, or 5+ years with an advanced degree
- Strong experience in Biologics Quality, Operations, and/or related functions at pilot and/or commercial scale.
- Demonstrated experience with quality risk management.
- Strong knowledge and application of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
- Strong compliance knowledge and understanding of health authority regulations, and interpretation and application of GMPs within an R&D environment (i.e., apply the GMP Continuum).
- Interpersonal skills in verbal and written communications, collaboration, teamwork, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days