Associate Specialist, Planning & Scheduling - Clinical Supply Operations - Onsite

MSD; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

MSD in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Specialist, Packaging to support clinical supply packaging operations. You will collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient packaging and inspection readiness.

The role emphasizes GDP, cGMP, and data integrity, with SAP-based documentation, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement. Relevant GMP experience and a degree in operations or engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, supply chain, or related technical field.
• 1+ years in GMP-regulated environment, clinical packaging preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supervisors and Senior Packaging Technicians to prepare rooms and batches for packaging operations.
• Ensure accurate SAP transactions and perform pre/post-execution reviews of batch records.
• Support inspection readiness through routine process walkthroughs and adherence to GDP.
• Contribute to incidents of atypical events and clinical complaints as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support CAPAs from walkthroughs and investigations as needed.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and assist root-cause analysis for missed targets.
• Collaborate with Quality, Label Room, Distribution Center, Operations Planning, and Master Planning.
• Complete documentation per Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Maintain training and compliance with site safety and quality requirements.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Technical operations

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Detail oriented

Good communication

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management/engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Specialist, Packaging

Global Clinical Supply Operations (CSO) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Specialist to support clinical supply packaging operations. In this role, you will partner closely with supervisors and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure clinical operation activities are executed in a compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready manner. A strong commitment to regulatory compliance, quality, and adherence to global and site-specific procedures is essential.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with Supervisors and Senior Packaging Technicians to prepare rooms and batches for packaging operations, including the development of required packaging documentation.
• Ensure accurate execution and documentation of SAP transactions and perform pre-execution and post-execution reviews of batch records.
• Support and maintain inspection readiness through routine walkthroughs of areas and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Author and/or contribute to incidents of atypical events and clinical complaints, as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Support corrective and preventive actions resulting from walkthrough observations and investigations, as needed.
• Monitor area performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), assess trends, and support root cause analysis for missed targets.
• Collaborate effectively with internal partner groups, including Quality, Label Room, Distribution Center, Operations Planning, and Master Planning.
• Complete all documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Maintain current training and compliance with site safety and quality requirements.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including archiving, data entry, recordkeeping, and preparation of metrics reports.

Minimum/Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree. A degree in operations management, engineering, supply chain, or related technical field is preferred.

Experience & Skills

• One or more years’ experience in Technical Operations, related Business Operations or GMP regulated environment, with specific experience in clinical packaging preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Detail-oriented and organization skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and complete tasks independently with minimal guidance after training.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, data management, collection and analysis.
• SAP (or equivalent) experience strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Batch Production Records
• Clinical Supplies Management
• Compliance Packaging
• Continuous Improvement Techniques
• Detail-Oriented
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Operational Efficiency
• Pharmaceutical Packaging
• SAP Products

Preferred Skills

• Clinical Manufacturing
• Inspection Readiness
• Supply Chain Processes

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

Primary Location

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Compensation Range

The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $65,100.00 - $102,500.00. This range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays, vacation
• Compassionate and sick days

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

Visa Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10% (Not a full description, but keep the phrase for compliance)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Materials

No

Job Posting End Date

11/10/2026

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Company Overview

We are 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.