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MSD

Director, Quality Assurance – Value Chain Management

MSD

Quality leadership role overseeing end-to-end quality program for antibody drug conjugates. Collaborating with teams for high-quality product supply throughout the commercial lifecycle.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end quality program for an assigned product value chain in antibody drug conjugates.
  • Be a core member of the Value Chain Management Team, partnering across functions to ensure a reliable supply of high‑quality products throughout their commercial lifecycle.
  • Lead end‑to‑end quality oversight for the product program, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.
  • Develop and maintain the Product Quality Strategy and Product Analytical Strategy in line with supply strategy.
  • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Supply Chain, and site Quality teams to align priorities and resolve issues.
  • Strengthen and harmonize Quality Management Systems and ways of working, sharing best practices across sites.
  • Stay current with regulatory requirements, support or lead inspections, and drive ongoing inspection readiness.
  • Provide quality leadership to product focus teams, the Value Chain Management Team, and related working groups.
  • Lead quality communications across the network, including meetings, updates, and escalation of issues and risks.
  • Support analytical siting strategies and broader value‑chain projects, ensuring quality input and follow‑through.
  • Track and interpret change control, complaints, and quality performance data to identify trends.
  • Review Annual Product Reviews, evaluations, and post‑marketing product reviews to assess and communicate risks.
  • Monitor, report and mitigate quality and supply chain risks across the franchise.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in a leadership role.
  • Quality and/or technology experience in vaccines or large molecule products is an advantage.
  • Experience in continuous improvement or analytical science is desirable.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to drive complex initiatives to completion.
  • Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes.
  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant Science, Pharmacy, or Engineering field.
  • Proven ability to drive change and improvement initiatives.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and continuous improvement.
  • A track record of success in team environments (for example, project teams, Six Sigma teams, or continuous improvement teams).

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Willingness to travel 10-15% for assignments

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Hard Skills & Tools
quality management systemsanalytical scienceproject managementchange controlcontinuous improvementrisk managementproduct quality strategyproduct analytical strategyregulatory compliancevaccines
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementteam collaborationinfluencingproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityconflict resolutioninitiative