Quality Site Leader (Associate Director)

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Quality to provide strategic quality direction for a site in the United States. The role emphasizes CGMP compliance, regulatory alignment, training, documentation, and risk management to sustain regulatory readiness and product quality.

A leadership pipeline with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The position manages a team of Quality Specialists, driving Right First Time outcomes, authoring and approving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in quality, operations, or related area.
• Master's degree with 6+ years in quality/operations or technical fields.
• Strong CGMP, FDA/EMEA knowledge and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality direction and oversight to the site following quality systems and processes.
• Lead a team of Quality Specialists and partner with operations leaders to ensure compliant manufacturing and testing.

Skills

cgmp compliance

regulatory knowledge

leadership

quality systems

risk management

project management

auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Master's degree in science/engineering

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Quality to provide strategic quality direction for a site in the United States. The role emphasizes CGMP compliance, regulatory alignment, training, documentation, and risk management to sustain regulatory readiness and product quality.

A leadership pipeline with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The position manages a team of Quality Specialists, driving Right First Time outcomes, authoring and approving