Associate Director, Quality & Standards (Remote)

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Remote; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks an Associate Director of Quality and Standards (Q&S) Steward within Value & Implementation Operations. The role leads Standards projects, aligns global and regional Standards, and drives QMS integration while ensuring audit readiness and effective risk management across a complex matrix.

The candidate will oversee training, documentation, and collaboration with regional teams, reporting to the Director, Q&S Lead. Requires senior-level expertise and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or health care; five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale Standards initiatives with cross-functional, global stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deploy Standards training and documentation.
• Support audits, assessments, and inspections and privacy initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks an Associate Director of Quality and Standards (Q&S) Steward within Value & Implementation Operations. The role leads Standards projects, aligns global and regional Standards, and drives QMS integration while ensuring audit readiness and effective risk management across a complex matrix.

The candidate will oversee training, documentation, and collaboration with regional teams, reporting to the Director, Q&S Lead. Requires senior-level expertise and strategic thinking.