Associate Specialist, Quality Assurance (WDA)

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company located in Singapore is seeking an Associate Specialist in Quality Assurance to ensure high-quality standards in product manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a solid understanding of GMP. This role involves reviewing batch records, collaborating with operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position is on a two-year contract with extensive opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Well-structured career path

State-of-the-art facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science or Engineering.
• Good knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and close batch records accurately.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve batch records.
• Perform batch disposition and documentation.

Skills

Analytical Testing

GMP Compliance

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science/Life Science

Job description

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Apply remote type Not Applicable locations SGP - Singapore - Singapore (50 Tuas West Dr) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 3, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id R359799

Job Description

Associate Specialist, Quality Assurance (WDA) – 2 years contract

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Be part of the team that ensures sustainable products meets standard quality and committed to deliver to customers worldwide!
• Based in Singapore , the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
  

Our Quality Assurance group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Batch Review/Batch Disposition

• Reviews and closes batch record
• Collaborates with Operations team to improve the batch record errors which includes trending analysis
• Performs batch disposition in SAP system and issues related batch disposition documentation
• Communicates to Qualified Person/Qualified Release Personnel on any information that may result in revoking of released status of any shipped material
• Discussion with Qualified Person/Qualified Release Personnel periodically related to batch disposition
  

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor Degree in Science/ Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science or Engineering or proven relevant experience.
• Good knowledge and understanding of GMP and application of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Strong preference for previous quality / compliance experience, and previous complaint experience.
• Minimum of 0-3 years experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Requires ability to identify and implement continuous improvement initiative.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, based on science, facts, data and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal, communication, collaboration and leadership skills; and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
• PMETs or Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
• Open to two years contract

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

What we look for…

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

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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:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Analytical Testing, Analytical Testing, Biomedical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Change Control Management, Client Communication, Configuration Management (CM), Customer Needs (Inactive), Deviation Investigations, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Healthcare Innovation, IS Audit, Life Science, Management Process, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Documentation, Packaging Inspection, Packaging Testing, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Quality Control, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control Management {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/3/2025

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