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The Manager, Quality CoE - Lab Support position at Merck & Co. involves leading a team of quality specialists to manage Laboratory System Qualification, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality operations within pharmaceutical manufacturing, coupled with strong leadership and project management skills.
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Job Summary
This role leads a team of quality specialists to manage the full lifecycle of laboratory systems including qualification, commissioning, and retirement.
The position requires ensuring inspection readiness for internal and external audits while managing financial budgets for maintenance and capital expenditures.
Candidates must drive a transformational culture change within the organization while maintaining high standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Manager, Quality CoE - Lab Support position at Merck & Co. involves leading a team of quality specialists to manage Laboratory System Qualification, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality operations within pharmaceutical manufacturing, coupled with strong leadership and project management skills.
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Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
7 years quality operations experience
Laboratory system qualification expertise
cGMP compliance and regulatory standards
Budget management for MRO and CAPEX
Team leadership and performance management
Inspection readiness and audit follow-up
Nice-to-have
Transformational culture change mindset
Strategic and critical thinking skills
Cross-functional team collaboration
Continuous improvement focus
Inclusive quality culture development
Key Requirements
Minimum 7 years professional work experience
Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Engineering
Expert knowledge of Singapore, EU, or US regulatory standards