Executive Director, Quality Assurance
Merck
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Senior leader overseeing a strategic enterprise transformation program within the Manufacturing Division's Quality Group, focused on transforming QC testing through digitalization, automation, and innovation. Responsibilities: manage integrated planning, governance, and execution across a matrixed organization, ensuring GxP compliance; collaborate with executive stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners; drive technology adoption and operational transition from planning to regulatory approval and commercialization. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; 15+ years in biopharma quality, manufacturing, or scientific operations; extensive CGMP laboratory leadership experience, with a strong track record in laboratory technology development and implementation; expertise in GxP, compliance, and GMP testing laboratories. High-Value: focus on analytical development and testing, laboratory automation, digital QMS, and lab operations; enterprise-level technology transformation; regulatory filing and operational transition; experience in innovation within GMP labs. WorkSetup: hybrid (onsite/remote), with no travel specified.