MSD Specialist Quality Control 

Netherlands, North Brabant 

346822228

Job Description

Purpose of the role

Under direction of the Director Biologicals-Analytical Technical Solutions (B-ATS) EU/APAC, the method specialist is responsible for the execution of projects that support the (mainly European) Animal Health Quality Control (QC) laboratories. You will take the lead in projects related to QC test transfers, test remediation/improvement and/or test development. You are responsible for activities including planning and coordination, execution, validation and implementation. You involve, motivate and align with (cross-functional) project team members, report back to stakeholders with clear communication skills, and take ownership to drive results.

Your main responsibilities

• Organizes, conducts, and manages (sub) projects by performing the troubleshooting, validation, development, and/or method transfer coordination of biological assays.

• Chairs cross-functional (regional) project teams (including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Statisticians, etc.).

• Organizes, conducts, and reports experiments if required.

• Writes and/or reviews method-, assay development-, and validation protocols and reports.

• Applies broad and detailed technical and functional knowledge.

• Interacts closely with fellow specialists within own and other departments. If required interacts with external collaboration partners.

• Supervises and trains trainees and new employees.

• Fulfills general tasks within the organization related to GMP, SHE, IT and/or laboratory coordination.

Your profile

• At least a bachelor’s degree in or related to Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences

• At least 5 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry Conceptual knowledge and practical expertise regarding analytical and/or biological techniques, biological test development, data analytics Good organizational and project management skills

• Able to analyze complex situations and find adequate solutions

• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a constantly changing environment

• Preferably quality management and GMP knowledge in the biopharmaceutical industry

• Experience in Mini Tab and Lean Six Sigma (MPS) is an advantage

• Team player and able to work in highly educated and specialized teams

• Other social skills: team player, communicative, persuasive, decisive; flexible, accurate and proactive

• Fluent in English in speaking and writing

• At least basic knowledge of Dutch in speaking and writing or willingness to learn Dutch

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance

• 35,5 days of leave

• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates

• Solid Pension Plan

• Annual bonus based on own and company performance

• Travel allowance

• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development

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