Global Lab Quality Lead - ISO 17025 & Audits

MSD; Boxmeer; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MSD is seeking a Laboratory Quality Management Leader to shape and champion the quality management system across international sites. You will harmonise procedures, simplify documentation, and foster a collaborative culture of compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in quality within accredited environments, a scientific degree, and strong ISO 17025/9001 expertise. You will travel internationally and coach site representatives to build quality capability.

Formación

• 5+ years of quality experience within an accredited environment, preferably a scientific testing laboratory
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required; advanced degree or quality certification preferred
• Strong expertise with ISO 17025, ISO 9001 or comparable lab-quality frameworks
• Proven experience managing external audits, accreditation activities, CAPA programmes and continuous improvement efforts
• Strong analytical skills with experience generating and interpreting quality metrics, audit results and operational data
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills in a highly cross‑functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to train teams, influence without direct authority and support a global or multi‑site structure
• Willingness to travel internationally 15-20%

Responsabilidades

• Lead the multi-site laboratory Quality Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 17025 or comparable standards across sites
• Partner with lab managers to harmonise quality procedures, documentation practices and compliance controls
• Serve as liaison with global accreditation bodies and auditors, managing audits and corrective actions
• Maintain and improve documentation control, change management and internal audits
• Monitor quality performance, analyse trends and provide KPI reporting to senior leadership
• Apply risk-based quality principles to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardise adoption across labs
• Provide coaching and training to site Quality Representatives to build capability

Conocimientos

Audit Management

Coaching

Collaboration

Influencing Skills

ISO/IEC 17025

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Stakeholder Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Advanced degree or quality certification (ASQ/Lead Auditor)

Descripción del empleo

MSD is seeking a Laboratory Quality Management Leader to shape and champion the quality management system across international sites. You will harmonise procedures, simplify documentation, and foster a collaborative culture of compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in quality within accredited environments, a scientific degree, and strong ISO 17025/9001 expertise. You will travel internationally and coach site representatives to build quality capability.