MSD
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
Qualifications Required
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
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
VET
Required Skills
Accountability
Adaptability
Communication
Data Analytics
Data‑Driven Decision Making
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
Lean Six Sigma Management
Management Process
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Operations
Matrix Management
Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Negotiation
Packaging Inspection
Packaging Testing
Process Improvements
Production Management
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Strategic Procurement
Supplier Development
Supplier Performance Management (PM)
+ 4 more
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply
Current Contingent Workers apply
Equal Employment Opportunity Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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: …
Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This hybrid work model does not apply to field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. This Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Salary range: $104,200.00 – $163,900.00. The lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, healthcare, other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
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.
Job Posting End Date: 11/4/2025. Application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. MSD
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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
Qualifications Required
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
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
VET
Required Skills
Accountability
Adaptability
Communication
Data Analytics
Data‑Driven Decision Making
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
Lean Six Sigma Management
Management Process
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Operations
Matrix Management
Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Negotiation
Packaging Inspection
Packaging Testing
Process Improvements
Production Management
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Strategic Procurement
Supplier Development
Supplier Performance Management (PM)
+ 4 more
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply
Current Contingent Workers apply
Equal Employment Opportunity Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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: …
Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This hybrid work model does not apply to field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. This Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Salary range: $104,200.00 – $163,900.00. The lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, healthcare, other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
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.
Job Posting End Date: 11/4/2025. Application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. MSD
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