Sr. Specialist, Operations

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Senior
Onsite • Millsboro, DE
Chemical Manufacturing
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The Senior Specialist in Process Excellence will play a crucial role in enhancing process and analytical robustness within the Global Animal Health Manufacturing (GAHM) Science and Technology Excellence Organization. This position focuses on driving operational efficiencies, managing risks, and leading key initiatives to support top-line sales growth and improve productivity across US manufacturing sites.

  • Identify top process robustness opportunities across the portfolio in collaboration with US site and regional S&T teams.
  • Develop strategies for sustainable improvements in process robustness and optimization with cross-functional teams.
  • Lead and support critical investigations related to process issues.
  • Utilize problem-solving methodologies such as 8-Step Problem Solving to analyze processes and identify root causes of inefficiencies.
  • Travel to sites to provide hands-on support as needed.
  • Leverage digital and data to make problems, risks, and opportunities visible and assist teams in solving them.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives for process excellence and business process optimization.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in process improvement methodologies and contribute to the development of best practices.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing science and technology or operations.
  • 5+ years of project management experience in cross-functional organizations.
  • Previous experience leading 8-step problem-solving investigations.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of USP/DSP/B&F processes.
  • Experience managing data-driven projects.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills at all organizational levels.
  • Proven development and change management skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) and quality systems (e.g., GMP) in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience in a hands-on role solving problems across organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to think both strategically and operationally.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
  • Hybrid work model with three days on-site and two days remote per week.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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