Sr Specialist - SD&PM Change Control Portal

Job Opportunity

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

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

The salary range for this role is $104,200.00 - $163,900.00. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 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 .

You can apply for this role through https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on the posting.

Relocation : No

VISA Sponsorship : No

Travel Requirements : 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements : Hybrid

Requisition ID : R370425