Global QMS & Quality Governance Director

Merck & Co.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in the United States seeks a Global Quality Compliance Director to lead quality governance across Operating Units and sites. You will drive strategy, oversight, risk assessment, and remediation, acting as a bridge between site teams and global governance bodies.

You will shape quality strategy, escalate risks, monitor Quality Plans, and enable consistent QMS implementation across the network. A senior leadership role with broad influence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in quality, compliance, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of QMS governance, risk management, escalation processes.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic governance for GPO, GVO, and GBO Quality Councils with risk focus.
• Provide executive-level analyses and summaries to support decisions.
• Identify cross-functional themes and elevate systemic quality issues.
• Coordinate QMS documents and ensure site readiness for reviews.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and standardization across OpUs.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Quality governance

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality, or related

Job description

Merck & Co. in the United States seeks a Global Quality Compliance Director to lead quality governance across Operating Units and sites. You will drive strategy, oversight, risk assessment, and remediation, acting as a bridge between site teams and global governance bodies.

You will shape quality strategy, escalate risks, monitor Quality Plans, and enable consistent QMS implementation across the network. A senior leadership role with broad influence.