Merck · 7 hours ago
Technical Operations/Pharmaceutical Packaging
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$38/hr - $43/hr
5+ years expMerck is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking an Associate, Technical Operations to support the planning and execution of equipment and facility-related initiatives. This role is critical for ensuring compliant and efficient clinical supply manufacturing by managing equipment lifecycles and collaborating with global stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Abby Lauman
Responsibilities
Manage and track Clinical Supply Operations (CSO) equipment across global sites
Support qualification, installation, release, and decommissioning of equipment
Assist with equipment- and facility-related projects to establish, upgrade, and modernize CSO facilities
Support resolution of recurring equipment and facility issues and deficiencies
Partner with business areas on process development to enable effective equipment use
Collaborate on the development of Preventative Maintenance plans for new equipment and facilities
Support Permanent Inspection Readiness and Continuous Improvement initiatives, escalating site inconsistencies as needed
Participate in and support cross-functional investigations, including recurring issues and associated CAPAs
Qualification
Required
Minimum: Associate degree in engineering, scientific, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering and/or operations role within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong compliance mindset with working knowledge of cGMP, including FDA and EMEA requirements
Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and build strong collaborative relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or related field
Project management certification (PMP, CAPM)
Experience with Operational Excellence methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean
Experience with SAP or other production software
Hybrid role with three (3) days onsite
Flexible schedule with core working hours from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
Open to candidates based in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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