Upstream Operations Support Intern

MSD Malaysia; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Upstream Operations IPT Intern in Ireland to contribute to strategic planning by providing medical insight and expert knowledge about the product area. You will help build relationships with healthcare professionals and academic centres while supporting the start-up of the Upstream manufacturing area within the bulk drug substance facility.

This hybrid internship involves Lean improvements, CAPA support, SOP and Electronic Batch Records development, and collaboration

Qualifications

• PQ20 Required Skills include analytical problem solving, data analytics and CAPA management.
• Experience with batch records, document management and quality compliance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and chemical engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up of Upstream manufacturing area within the bulk drug substance facility.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead cross-functional teams.
• Assist CAPA management and QRAs.
• Prepare SOPs and Electronic Batch Records for start-up.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and collaborate with CQV and Automation teams.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Batch Production Records

CAPA Management

Chemical Engineering

Clinical Research

Contract Manufacturing

Cost Reduction

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Document Management

Equipment Engineering

Facility Design

Freeze Drying

Health Economics

Manufacturing

Process Development

Process Improvements

Production Management

Project Management

Quality Compliance

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for aUpstream Operations IPT Intern. This position will contribute to developing and implementing strategic planning in Ireland by providing medical insight and expert knowledge about the product or disease area. In addition, the role shall identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres. Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following: Based in the Upstream Operations Integrated Process Team with a focus on supporting projects. Supporting Operations teams as required to enable the smooth start-up of the Upstream manufacturing area within the bulk drug substance facility. Lean Improvements: Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead/participates in cross-functional teams to implement identified improvements. Support activities in the areas of cost reduction, process efficiency, energy conservation, waste minimization and operational excellence. Monitor and Support Batch Operations from Vial Thaw to Fill and Freezing of bulk drug Substance. Support CAPA management and closure relating QRAs. Provide support for a wide range of projects to support start-up. Protocol/report authoring/execution/oversight as appropriate. Support Generation of SOPS/Electronic Batch Records for start-up and facilitate review workshops as deemed necessary. Participate and comply with internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, as relevant. Work with the manufacturing operations group, the CQV team, the Automation/CSV reps to facilitate development and validation of the manufacturing facility.

Internship will be completed in a hybrid model of on-site and virtual.

PQ20 Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Batch Production Records
• CAPA Management
• Chemical Engineering
• Clinical Research
• Contract Manufacturing
• Cost Reduction
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Equipment Engineering
• Facility Design
• Freeze Drying
• Health Economics
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Processes
• Office Applications
• Process Development (PD)
• Process Improvements
• Production Management
• Project Management
• Quality Compliance

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.