Manufacturing Excellence Lead: Solution Prep and Site Ops

MSD Ireland; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Ireland seeks a Manufacturing Technical Excellence Lead to manage a cross-functional team, drive agenda across unit operations, and ensure cGMP compliance. The role emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement and data-driven scheduling for site delivery.

The successful candidate will lead audits, CAPAs, change controls, and complex investigations while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 in engineering or science; master’s preferred.
• Experience leading teams in pharma/biopharma is desirable.
• Experience in GMP regulated environments required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Drive safety, quality and cost improvements on site.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, CAPAs and change controls.
• Interface across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree desirable

Tools

MES

SAP

DeltaV

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Ireland seeks a Manufacturing Technical Excellence Lead to manage a cross-functional team, drive agenda across unit operations, and ensure cGMP compliance. The role emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement and data-driven scheduling for site delivery.

The successful candidate will lead audits, CAPAs, change controls, and complex investigations while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve reliability and efficiency.