Associate Director, Quality Assurance
Merck
September 22, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director, Clinical Supplies Quality, responsible for quality oversight and strategic leadership of clinical supply chain activities supporting global clinical development. Responsibilities include ensuring clinical supplies are available, compliant, and fit for use; managing U.S. quality operations, global distribution, and Medical Device/Combination Product supply activities; and leading investigations and risk assessments. Requirements: Bachelor's in a Scientific Discipline, 8+ years in pharma or GMP-related fields (or 6+ years with advanced degree), with strong technical expertise in clinical supplies, regulatory compliance, and GxP standards. Preferred skills include experience with Medical Device/Combination Products and emerging technologies, plus leadership in process improvements. HighValue: focus on medical devices, combination products, global clinical supply chain, regulatory compliance, deviation and risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. WorkSetup: hybrid with 10% travel; located in the US.