Facility Readiness Director – Vaccine Manufacturing

MSD Malaysia; Dundalk; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a senior Facility Operational Readiness Associate Director for its Dundalk site to lead cross‑functional readiness activities across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain. The role partners with site leaders to align priorities, manage risks, and drive readiness from commissioning through to routine manufacturing in a fast-paced biotech environment.

The incumbent will oversee governance forums, manage complex project schedules, and prepare senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Business, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or vaccine manufacturing.
• Strong GMP, quality systems, validation and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience leading cross-functional programmes in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive readiness activities across multiple functions to support successful product launches and manufacturing.
• Facilitate governance forums, readiness reviews, action tracking and escalation processes.
• Maintain visibility of risks, milestones and issues; enable proactive resolution of blockers.
• Support transition from commissioning/qualification to normal manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-Functional Program Management

GMP Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Communication & Presentation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Life Sciences/Pharma

Tools

MS Project

Lean Six Sigma

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Job description

MSD Malaysia is seeking a senior Facility Operational Readiness Associate Director for its Dundalk site to lead cross‑functional readiness activities across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain. The role partners with site leaders to align priorities, manage risks, and drive readiness from commissioning through to routine manufacturing in a fast-paced biotech environment.

The incumbent will oversee governance forums, manage complex project schedules, and prepare senior