Global Quality Governance Director

MSD; Ballyogan; Hybrid; EUR 149,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Global Quality Compliance Director to drive strategy, execution, and oversight of quality compliance across operating units and sites.

The role sits on the QMS Leadership team and connects site quality teams with global governance bodies to ensure timely decisions and sustainable quality improvements. Responsibilities include leading councils, escalating risks to senior leaders, and aligning QMS expectations with local execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in quality, compliance, quality systems, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of QMS governance, risk management, escalation processes, and quality execution expectations.
• Proven track record of influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and oversight of quality councils with strategic focus on risk and performance.
• Prepare executive analyses and presentations for senior leadership reviews.
• Identify and escalate cross-functional themes and systemic issues from quality discussions.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and standardization across sites.

Skills

Quality governance

Regulatory compliance

Executive leadership

Quality data analysis

QMS management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Strategic influence

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Chemistry/Engineering/Quality

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Global Quality Compliance Director to drive strategy, execution, and oversight of quality compliance across operating units and sites.

The role sits on the QMS Leadership team and connects site quality teams with global governance bodies to ensure timely decisions and sustainable quality improvements. Responsibilities include leading councils, escalating risks to senior leaders, and aligning QMS expectations with local execution.