MSD Senior Specialist Label Operations -Global Clinical Supplies m/f/d 

Switzerland, Lucerne 

111311549

Job Description

The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of clinical labeling, packaging and/or operations planning, including the understanding that all clinical supplies and associated documentation are processed according to Standard Operating Procedures, study protocols, Good Manufacturing Practice /Good Documentation Practice and appropriate company safety requirements to meet exacting standards defined by our company, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) or other international regulatory agencies.

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Originate, design and verify label models in Clinical Supplies Labeling System and SAP Labeling Solution System

• Initiate and implement process improvements with the aim of increasing quality, customer satisfaction and efficiency

• Work in partnership with key area leads from Operations Planning, Master Planning, MLBL Coordination, Label Production, Packaging, Logistics, and Quality to develop process improvements, resolve issues, and implement changes

• Monitor production schedule from a weekly, monthly and quarterly perspective while controlling group head count and employee utilization

• Advance Operational capabilities by identifying new opportunities, seeking input from key stakeholders, and implementing ideas

• Lead, promote, and support the use of innovation and technology in Label Production

• Regularly evaluate employee performance, hold employee development discussions and conduct year end performance reviews

• Manage Team, including problem solving and proactive escalation the next level management if needed

• Lead local and global label projects (organize, host meetings, delegate tasks etc.)

• Author, review, and approve standard operating procedures and job aides for packaging and labeling activities

• Participate and support internal and external audits

• Recommend process improvements in regular Operations meetings to enhance the efficiency of the Operations team

• Coordinate and Train new employees

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or Supply Chain

• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a clinical supply related area (planning, scheduling, coordination, artwork, label translation, validation of equipment of Equipment, process improvement)

• Strong, proven project management skills

• Strong, proven people management skills

• Direct work experience with SAP is a plus

• Flexible and team-oriented

• Diligent and quality-oriented

• Structured and proactive working attitude

• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines

• English and German (verbal and written) at professional proficiency level are required

Current Contingent Workers apply

No Travel Required

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