Spclst, Planning & Scheduling

3143 Werthenstein BioPharma Gm; Schachen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Switzerland is seeking a Specialist, Planning & Scheduling for Global Clinical Supply. The role ensures GxP compliant operations across trials, with focus on deviations and CAPA, while supporting change control, documentation, training, audits, and risk management.

The selected candidate will work with Operations Planning, Distribution & Logistics, Clinical Supply, Quality, IT/Digital, and other cross‑functional teams to optimize the Quality Management System and drive improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering field with 1+ year of regulated GxP experience.
• Experience supporting one or more GxP Quality System processes (e.g., deviations, CAPA, change control, documentation, training, audits/inspections, risk management, safety).
• Experience working within cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support GxP Quality System activities to ensure compliant operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve deviations and CAPA actions.
• Support change control, training, audits, and risk management under established procedures.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

CAPA Investigations

Conducting Investigations

Cross-Functional Communications

Data Analysis

Driving Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MEDs

Veeva

TrackWise

LMS

Job description

Job Description The Specialist, Planning & Scheduling, in Global Clinical Supply (GCS), Global Operations Planning is a technical professional responsible for executing and supporting GxP Quality System activities to ensure clinical supply operations are performed in a compliant, inspection‑ready, and risk‑based manner. GCS supports Phase I–IV trials across 60+ countries in alignment with applicable GxP regulations (GMP, GDP, and GCP) and Environmental Health & Safety requirements. This role supports core GCS processes— primarily focused on deviations and CAPA, however, support of change control, documentation, training, audits/inspections, analytics, risk management, and safety—working under established procedures and governance structures are developmental opportunities should proficiency be demonstrated across multiple compliance domains. The Specialist partners with GCS functional areas and stakeholders within Operations Planning, Distribution & Logistics, Clinical Supply, Quality, IT/Digital, and other cross‑functional teams to support Quality Management System (QMS) execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement across the GCS network.

Qualifications Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or related field with 1+ years of relevant experience in a regulated GxP environment. Experience supporting one or more GxP Quality System processes (e.g., deviations, CAPA, change control, documentation, training, audits/inspections, risk management, safety). Experience working within cross‑functional teams in a regulated environment.

Skill‑based Qualifications:

With developing subject matter expertise, strong execution focus, and the ability to follow defined processes and procedures, candidates must demonstrate:

• Ability to execute compliance activities in alignment with established GxP procedures and Quality System expectations.
• Foundational understanding of GxP and ALCOA+ principles, with the ability to apply data integrity expectations to daily work.
• Ability to identify risks to compliance execution, timelines, or deliverables and elevate appropriately.
• Ability to support deviation investigations and CAPA activities with accurate documentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across organizations.
• Analytical skills to review data, support trending, and contribute to performance monitoring.
• Clear, professional communication skills for written documentation and routine stakeholder interactions.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or readiness activities.
• Experience with documentation lifecycle activities (authoring, reviewing, periodic updates).
• Experience working with GMP electronic systems (e.g., MEDs, Veeva, TrackWise, LMS).
• Interest in continuous improvement or Lean methodologies.

Additional location(s)

Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• CAPA Investigations
• Conducting Investigations
• Cross‑Functional Communications
• Data Analysis
• Driving Continuous Improvement

Preferred Skills:

• MRP Systems
• Six Sigma

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): No

Job Posting End Date: 11/20/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.