Associate Director, Device Quality Assurance - Hybrid

Merck & Co., Inc.

Wilson, North Carolina, United States
Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
5 years quality assurance experience
Medical device combination product manufacturing
Device assembly and packaging operations
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Device Quality Assurance to oversee quality support for device assembly and packaging operations at their Wilson, North Carolina site. The role requires a strong background in quality assurance within medical device manufacturing and emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and a commitment to product safety

Job Summary

  • The role provides on-site quality oversight for medical device and combination product operations including design transfer and validation activities.
  • Candidates must coordinate root cause investigations, change evaluations, and CAPA management for device assembly and packaging processes.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $142,400.00 to $224,100.00 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Device Quality Assurance to oversee quality support for device assembly and packaging operations at their Wilson, North Carolina site. The role requires a strong background in quality assurance within medical device manufacturing and emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and a commitment to product safety.

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years quality assurance experience
  • medical device combination product manufacturing
  • device assembly and packaging operations
  • IQ/OQ/PQ and PPQ validation activities
  • CAPA approval and effectiveness checks
  • design transfer method transfers

Nice-to-have

  • strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • culture of early issue surfacing
  • experience in matrix organization
  • patient safety focus
  • global audit representation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
  • 5 years relevant QA experience in medical devices
  • US and Puerto Rico residency required

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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