R372886 Director, Quality Assurance – Value Chain Management

Merck

4d•Remote

About The Position

Step into a key Quality leadership role, where you will oversee the end‑to-end quality program for an assigned product value chain in antibody drug conjugates. You will be a core member of the Value Chain Management Team, partnering across functions to ensure a reliable supply of high‑quality products throughout their commercial lifecycle. This role is highly collaborative: you will coach, influence and connect teams across the network, bringing clarity on quality expectations and helping others solve complex problems. Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in a leadership role.
Strong project management skills and the ability to drive complex initiatives to completion.
Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience leading multi-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes.
A degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant Science, Pharmacy, or Engineering field.
Proven ability to drive change and improvement initiatives.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
Commitment to continuous professional development and continuous improvement.
A track record of success in team environments (for example, project teams, Six Sigma teams, or continuous improvement teams).
Willingness to travel 10-15% for assignments outside your primary location, including short-term travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Quality and/or technology experience in vaccines or large molecule products is an advantage.
Experience in continuous improvement or analytical science is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to-end quality oversight for the product program, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.
Develop and maintain the Product Quality Strategy and Product Analytical Strategy in line with supply strategy.
Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Supply Chain, and site Quality teams to align priorities and resolve issues.
Strengthen and harmonize Quality Management Systems and ways of working, sharing best practices across sites.
Stay current with regulatory requirements, support or lead inspections, and drive ongoing inspection readiness.
Provide quality leadership to product focus teams, the Value Chain Management Team, and related working groups.
Lead quality communications across the network, including meetings, updates, and escalation of issues and risks.
Support analytical siting strategies and broader value‑chain projects, ensuring quality input and follow-through.
Track and interpret change control, complaints, and quality performance data to identify trends.
Review Annual Product Reviews, evaluations, and post‑marketing product reviews to assess and communicate risks.
Monitor, report and mitigate quality and supply chain risks across the franchise.