Global Quality Program Manager - Cross-Functional, Hybrid

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Global Quality Program Integration Manager in Rahway, NJ to lead critical laboratory transformation initiatives within a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, budget accountability, and governance alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will manage multiple workstreams, coordinate executive-level meetings, and drive process improvements to advance global quality initiatives across regions and partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/Quality (regulatory/compliance, FDA/EMA inspection readiness, LIMS/ELN, lab instrumentation).
• 5+ years of project-management experience.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating executive-level meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across regional and global levels.
• Integrate multiple workstreams across functions and external entities.
• Resolve conflicts and balance priorities to drive project success.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS/ELN systems

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Global Quality Program Integration Manager in Rahway, NJ to lead critical laboratory transformation initiatives within a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, budget accountability, and governance alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will manage multiple workstreams, coordinate executive-level meetings, and drive process improvements to advance global quality initiatives across regions and partners,