Spclst, Quality Assurance

Msd Ireland; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Ballydine, Ireland, seeks a Quality Specialist to support day-to-day QA activities and participate as a core member of the Process IPT. You will review documentation, manage deviations, CAPAs, and contribute to continuous improvement across quality systems.

The role requires a science or pharmacy qualification, familiarity with GMP and quality IT systems, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Hybrid work arrangements are in place at the Ballydine site.

Qualifications

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in Science, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Quality IT systems desirable (e.g. SAP, Trackwise).
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
• GMP requirements for electronic / paper-free operations.
• Experience in High Potency manufacturing desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication, teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate as functional expert in cross-functional team that manages production right first time at site.
• Review and approve batch, cleaning and testing documentation.
• Ensure OOS and process deviations are documented, assessed and CAPA identified.
• Support deviation investigations and process performance monitoring.
• Provide guidance on quality requirements to maintain validation status.
• Lead audits and support GMP walkdowns and internal inspections.
• Create and communicate quality metrics.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Communications

Decision making

Attention to detail

GMP awareness

Aseptic Manufacturing

Audits & CAPA

Education

Degree or post-graduate qualification in Science, Pharmacy or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Trackwise

Job description

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Specialist.

Quality Specialist supports day to day QA activities on site. The Quality Specialist participates as a core member of the Process IPT (Integrated Process Team).

Bring Energy, Knowledge, Innovation To Carry Out The Following

• Participate as functional expert in the cross functional team that manages production right first time at site.
• Review and approve batch, cleaning and testing documentation.
• Ensure that all Laboratory Out of Specification (OOS) and process deviations are documented, assessed and associated CAPA identified.
• Provide support to deviation investigations and process performance monitoring. Perform trending on deviations raised as required to identify improvement initiatives.
• Provide detailed knowledge of quality systems in place and ensure that root cause is identified and corrective actions as appropriate are completed.
• Provide guidance on quality requirements to maintain validation status, including participation in process/product Risk Assessments.
• Provide feedback on re-occurring issues ensuring continuous improvement to systems/processes.
• Ensure changes controls raised are documented, assessed and completed.
• Prepare Annual Process and System Reviews.
• Act as lead/team auditor to support the internal GMP walkdown and scheduled audits.
• Participate in the generation and communication of quality metrics.
• Creation, review and approval of quality procedures as required.

What Skills You Will Need

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in Science, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Quality IT systems desirable (e.g. SAP, Trackwise).
• Spray drying experience desirable.
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in Lean / Continuous Improvement.
• Experience and knowledge of GMP Requirements for Electronic /paper free operations.
• Experience in High potency manufacturing desirable.
• Communications: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Organizes and delivers information appropriately.
• Team Work: Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information.
• Decision Making: Uses sound judgement to make good decisions based on information gathered and analysed.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, organizational needs and diverse people.
• Work Standard: Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Motivation: Displays energy and enthusiasm. Maintains high level of productivity and self direction.

First established in 1976, our Ballydine facility develops and supplies the active ingredients and final formulated product for a range of innovative medicines at its manufacturing and R&D facilities. Ballydine was our Company's first site in Ireland, the Ballydine site is our Company's primary small molecule pipeline commercialisation facility globally, operating as a European hub for quality, manufacturing, and engineering. Its highly skilled teams lead the way in the development of new medicines, including innovative treatments for Hepatitis C, HIV and immuno-oncology, the site exports to over 25 countries around the world.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

Required Skills

Aseptic Manufacturing, Aseptic Manufacturing, Audits Compliance, CAPA Management, Change Controls, Controls Management, Corrective Action Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Detail-Oriented, Documentation Review, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing, Operational Quality, Process Improvements, Process Verification, Quality Assurance Processes, Quality Assurance Systems, Quality Assurance Tools, Quality Auditing, Quality Compliance, Quality Control Systems, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Measurements, Quality Metrics {+ 8 more}

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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.

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Posting End Date

10/30/2026

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Requisition ID

R423196