Merck
Job Description
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a leading biopharmaceutical company? We are seeking a dedicated and organized Sr. Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will centrally receive and track all change notifications from external suppliers to support the global External Supplier Change Notification process. If you excel in data analysis and systems use, this opportunity is for you.
Responsibilities
Manage change notifications from external suppliers
Develop strategies to optimize the External Supplier Change Control process
Assess impacts of supplier changes on manufacturing sites and products
Communicate changes to appropriate manufacturing sites and divisional groups
Track and ensure completion of change notification activities
Required Qualifications
Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent
5+ years (less experience considered if advanced degree) in Technical, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, or related fields involving products or processes
Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or vaccine manufacturing/packaging with quality, technical, or manufacturing focus
Self-starter with ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions
Knowledge of cGMPs, technical writing, and data analysis
Strong interpersonal, inclusive, and communication skills
Respect for diversity and cultural norms
Professional negotiation skills
Ability to prioritize, align, and simplify tasks
Exceptional data analysis skills
Works independently at all organizational levels, demonstrating rapid decision-making, courage, results orientation, and appropriate escalation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with external supplier change control
Experience with Supplier Quality Management System
Proven ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification
Salary Salary range: $104,200.00 – $163,900.00. The range represents the lowest to highest salary we at good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Annual bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility may apply.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
EEO Statement 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.
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Responsibilities
Manage change notifications from external suppliers
Develop strategies to optimize the External Supplier Change Control process
Assess impacts of supplier changes on manufacturing sites and products
Communicate changes to appropriate manufacturing sites and divisional groups
Track and ensure completion of change notification activities
Required Qualifications
Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent
5+ years (less experience considered if advanced degree) in Technical, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, or related fields involving products or processes
Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or vaccine manufacturing/packaging with quality, technical, or manufacturing focus
Self-starter with ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions
Knowledge of cGMPs, technical writing, and data analysis
Strong interpersonal, inclusive, and communication skills
Respect for diversity and cultural norms
Professional negotiation skills
Ability to prioritize, align, and simplify tasks
Exceptional data analysis skills
Works independently at all organizational levels, demonstrating rapid decision-making, courage, results orientation, and appropriate escalation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with external supplier change control
Experience with Supplier Quality Management System
Proven ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification
Salary Salary range: $104,200.00 – $163,900.00. The range represents the lowest to highest salary we at good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Annual bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility may apply.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
EEO Statement 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.
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