Senior Technology Compliance Specialist

MSD; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Dublin's Biotech facility seeks a Senior Technology Compliance Specialist to provide IT compliance/validation support to the DMO team, ensuring CSV, SDLC, data integrity, cyber security, and quality manufacturing standards.

You will lead change controls, periodic reviews, access management, disaster recovery, incidents, CAPAs, and audit support while aligning with EU Annex 11, 21 CFR Part 11, SOX IT controls, and QMS requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering, IT or related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years GxP experience in Computer System Validation (life science, pharma, medical devices).
• Experience collaborating across technical, quality and business functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for stakeholder influence.
• Experience supporting computerized systems compliance in manufacturing, quality, lab or supply chain.
• Knowledge in Automation, Instrumentation & Control Systems, IT Compliance or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Global SDLC/CSV, Data Integrity, IT Security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute project/compliance deliverables: change control, periodic reviews, access management, disaster recovery, deviations, investigations.
• Manage compliance activities for computerized systems (CAPAs, audit support, cybersecurity controls, policy deployment).
• Comply with QMS and EU Annex 11, 21 CFR Part 11, GMP Data Integrity Guidance and SOX IT requirements.
• Act as liaison for audit requests, documentation management, and inspection tracking.
• Serve as SME for DMO-owned compliance/validation processes, guiding validation strategy and risk management.
• Maintain inspection readiness via periodic reviews, mock audits and proactive remediation.

Skills

Audit Management

Change Controls

Collaborative Leadership

Compliance Monitoring

Data Integrity

Data Security

EU Annex 11

Policy and process development

Software Development Life Cycle

Stakeholder Management

Validation Processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/IT

Job description

Our Biotech facility in Dublin began construction in 2018 and has progressed at an impressive rate since then. The site plays a pivotal role in the manufacture of our Company’s biologics-based medicines, including immuno-oncology, and it has expanded our Company’s current internal network of biologics drug substance manufacturing plants since full manufacturing operations began in 2021.

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Technology Compliance Specialist to join our team in Biotech. The Senior Compliance specialist provides IT compliance/validation support to the DMO team and the general site to ensure compliance with Computer Systems Validation (CSV) and Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), cyber security and data integrity for the manufacture and supply of quality pharmaceutical products

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

• Ensure compliance with Global SDLC/CSV, Data Integrity, and IT Security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure supply of all compliance components required to deliver high-quality product through tactical planning and execution of project and compliance deliverables; including change control, periodic reviews, performance monitoring, system administration, access administration, disaster recovery, deviations, incident problem management/investigations
• Execute and maintain compliance activities for computerized systems, including change controls, periodic reviews, access management, disaster recovery, incident and deviation investigations, CAPAs, audit support, cybersecurity controls, policy deployment, training, and system administration
• Comply with Quality Management system (QMS) with applicable regulations and standards including Computer Systems), EU Annex 11, 21 CFR Part 11, GMP Data Integrity Guidance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Act as a key liaison for auditor requests, documentation management, and inspection tracking activities.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DMO-owned compliance and validation processes, providing guidance on validation strategy, system compliance, and risk management.
• Maintain continuous inspection readiness through periodic reviews, mock audits, compliance assessments, and proactive remediation of identified gaps.

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

Required

• Degree qualification in Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-7 years GxP experience in Computer System Validation (life science, pharma, medical devices)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical, quality, and business functions in a highly dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting computerized systems compliance activities within manufacturing, quality, laboratory, or supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Automation, Instrumentation & Control Systems, IT Compliance, or Project Management.

Preferred

• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) or IT/Compliance-related disciplines.
• Experience supporting or leading regulatory inspections and audits.
• Knowledge of SOX IT compliance requirements.
• Advanced degree (Master's) in a technical or scientific discipline.

Required Skills:

• Audit Management
• Change Controls
• Collaborative Leadership
• Compliance Monitoring
• Data Integrity
• Data Security
• EU Annex 11
• Policy and process development
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Stakeholder Management
• Validation Processes

We keep patients at the heart of everything we do and are committed to addressing some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs through scientific innovation and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talented and committed people can thrive and contribute their best work. Should you require support during the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role. We are committed to flexible working wherever possible and have introduced a hybrid working model for eligible office-based employees. We encourage candidates to discuss any flexibility requirements during the recruitment process.

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.