Sr Specialist

Job Description

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

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Communication, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Lean Six Sigma Management, Management Process, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Matrix Management, Medical Device Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Negotiation, Packaging Inspection, Packaging Testing, Process Improvements, Production Management, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Development, Supplier Performance Management (PM) {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The salary range for this role is

$104, $163,900.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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

You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/4/2025

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Requisition ID:R370425

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