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Specialist External Quality Assurance

MSD in the UK
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Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a
Specialist External Quality Assurance.

You will be accountable for ensuring that all of Company products managed by EQA are manufactured, packaged, tested, released, stored, and distributed in accordance with the Company expectations and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Specialist External Quality Assurance.

You will be accountable for ensuring that all of Company products managed by EQA are manufactured, packaged, tested, released, stored, and distributed in accordance with the Company expectations and all applicable regulatory requirements.

You will also be accountable for ensuring all activities at the External Entity (EE) site associated with the manufacturing of Company products which includes quality oversight over manufacturing, testing, packaging, storage, and distribution of the products manufactured at an EE and to assure they have been produced or tested following approved processes/ methods in conformance to all applicable regulatory requirements, regulatory filings and Company policies.

Required

Amount of Travel Required Ability to travel Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following

Assures compliance with established policies/procedures of the Division and Corporation and complies with all applicable governmental regulations (GMP, etc) both domestic and foreign.
Evaluate and/or release products with the assurance that the goods were manufactured in conformance to all applicable policies/procedures of the Company and compliance with all governing regulations; review and approve changes to master batch records or laboratory methods/specifications.
Accountable for ensuring metrics are compiled, analyzed, and reported, including identification of trends and/or root cause(s) to help develop new initiatives and process improvements.
Accountable for oversight of an EE involving releasing of products for further processing with the assurance that the goods were produced or tested in conformance to all applicable policies and procedures of the Company and compliance with all governing regulations.
Accountable for Quality Control functions including oversight for product testing, as well as other relevant components as determined by applied Calibrated Quality Oversight. These components may include review of batch documentation and deviation investigations.
Operates in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with the Safety and Health Policy.

What Skills You Will Need

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have

Degree in Science, Engineering or other relevant technical discipline (e.g. BS/MS Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent preferred).
Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or biotechnology industry with a thorough knowledge of Quality Systems, Quality Assurance and Quality Control including solid knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements.
Must have strong interpersonal, communication skills.
Ability to work across boundaries; demonstrated interpersonal, relationship building and leadership skills.
Communicates in English, both verbally and in writing.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, 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

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Required Skills

Adaptability, Adaptability, Applied Engineering, Auditing, Biotechnology, External Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Immunochemistry, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Techniques, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Management Process, Mechatronics, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Improvement Programs, Quality Management, Quality Process Development, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Building {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills

Job Posting End Date

07/12/2025

A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID R355533
Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services
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