Senior Biotech Manufacturing Lead (24/5 Shift)

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Ireland is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Biotech Associate for our Dunboyne single-use facility. You will be part of a self-directed team in Solution Prep Operations, responsible for Drug Substance manufacture.

The role requires working a 24/5 shift, including days and nights in rotation. This site-based role emphasizes leadership, problem solving and adherence to GMP in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors-level or higher Degree in Science or Engineering with GMP manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in GMP regulated manufacturing.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detailed understanding of upstream/downstream processes and GMP quality systems.
• Experience with MES, SAP and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor local work teams to meet production schedules.
• Train and coach less experienced team members to foster a cohesive team.
• Utilise Lean Six Sigma tools to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in inspections, Go-Sees, and improvement projects.
• Manage multiple priorities and escalate appropriately when needed.
• Ensure proper documentation and batch release processes.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban/JIT

Education

Level 7 qualification in science or engineering

Tools

MES

SAP

DeltaV

GLIMS

PROCAL

Job description

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Ireland is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Biotech Associate for our Dunboyne single-use facility. You will be part of a self-directed team in Solution Prep Operations, responsible for Drug Substance manufacture.

The role requires working a 24/5 shift, including days and nights in rotation. This site-based role emphasizes leadership, problem solving and adherence to GMP in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.