Senior Specialist, Operations - (Drug Product)
Merck · Elkton, VA
CMCFull-time$96k–$151kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks a Senior Specialist for Drug Product Operations to support commissioning, qualification, and start-up of a new small molecule manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant operations and drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years drug product or SDI manufacturing experience in operations or technical operations
- Working knowledge of GMP, quality, and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Experience in cross-functional manufacturing or operational environments with troubleshooting and process support
- Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize work in dynamic, fast-paced environments and work across multiple functions
What you'll be doing
- Support commissioning, qualification, start-up, and operational readiness of the new DP small molecule facility
- Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams on safe, compliant plant start-up
- Provide technical and operational support during equipment start-up, troubleshooting, and process optimization
- Define, implement, and improve operating practices, standard work, and procedures for reliable operations
- Coordinate improvement activities using lean tools and MPS principles to identify efficiency opportunities
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