Associate Director, Quality Control (Analytical Lab)

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Dunboyne; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director of QC to lead the Analytical Lab Quality Control team in Dunboyne. This role involves overseeing QC testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving team development. Candidates should have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in biologics, and strong leadership skills. Apply now to be part of a team that is committed to healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within biologics.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong background in Quality Control, including analytical method development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QC team, creating a positive culture.
• Oversee all QC testing activities at the Dunboyne site.
• Ensure laboratories operate in a compliant, inspection-ready state.

Skills

Analytical Method Development

Collaboration

Quality Control (QC)

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Continuous Improvement

Laboratory Operations

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Workforce Development

Education

Degree in Science, Quality or Technical field

Job description

Job Description

We’re excited to invite you to lead our Analytical Lab Quality Control (QC) team at our Dunboyne facility, a cutting-edge site designed to foster collaboration and innovation. As Associate Director of QC, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality laboratory testing that supports manufacturing and our wider network, while maintaining full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety standards.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Lead and develop the QC team, creating a positive, high-performing culture that embraces growth and change.
• Oversee all QC testing activities at the Dunboyne site, including analytical, biochemistry, and raw materials testing.
• Ensure laboratories operate in a compliant, inspection-ready state, meeting all regulatory and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing the QC function into a center of excellence for testing.
• Manage laboratory commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Collaborate across teams to solve challenges and support site goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, respect, and dignity within your team.
• Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development for your team members.

What skills you will need:

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

• Degree in Science, Quality, Technical field, or related discipline – a master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within biologics.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong background in Quality Control, including analytical method development, validation, and statistical quality control.
• Experience with root cause analysis and investigations.
• Comfortable working in a regulated, multinational environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and escalate issues when needed.

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.

So, if you are ready to:

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

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Required Skills:

Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Transfer, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Planning, Workforce Development

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Job Posting End Date:

08/23/2025

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Requisition ID:R361495