Manufacturing Division Quality Control Associate Director
MSDSaitama, Japan
Posted January 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
The Associate Director in Quality Control will lead a team of quality control laboratory analysts and manage quality testing for raw materials, components, and final drug products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science/ Life Science, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or proven relevant experience.
- Minimum 8 years of applied professional work experience in the quality operations/quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 years of people management experience.
- Strong scientific understanding of analytical methodology and knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and cGMP requirement.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance