POSITION OVERVIEW

The QA Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes related to veterinary pharmaceuticals and products. This role ensures that all products meet the required standards and regulations before they are released to the market. The QA Supervisor will lead a team of QA specialists, providing guidance and support to maintain high-quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership & Development - Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of QA specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth. Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and implement development plans to enhance team capabilities.

• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all site activities comply with WHO-GMP and other applicable regulations and guidelines for animal health products. Maintain robust quality systems to uphold global and local compliance standards.

• Quality Management System (QMS) Improvement - Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the site's QMS to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices and corrective actions to strengthen quality processes.

• Documentation & Reporting - Oversee accurate and timely documentation of QA activities, including batch records, SOPs, and quality reports. Ensure data integrity and compliance with documentation standards.

• Audit & Inspection Readiness - Maintain site readiness for internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. Coordinate audit activities, address findings promptly, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Training & Knowledge Management - Develop and deliver training programs for QA staff to ensure alignment with current quality standards and practices. Conduct annual GMP and GSP training for the site and promote a strong quality culture.

• Risk Management - Identify potential risks in quality assurance processes and develop effective mitigation strategies to safeguard compliance and product quality.

• Supplier Quality Oversight - Manage supplier quality assurance for raw materials and components, ensuring adherence to required standards and specifications.

• Customer Complaint Handling - Lead investigations into product quality complaints, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of corrective actions.

• New Product Launch Leadership - Act as the site lead for new product launches in international markets. Collaborate with regulatory and cross-functional teams to define pre-launch actions and ensure successful execution from planning to delivery.

• Problem-Solving & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Investigate and resolve quality issues, working closely with other departments to implement sustainable solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical or animal health manufacturing
• At least 2 years in a supervisor role

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of WHO-GMP, GSP, and regulatory requirements for animal health products
• Experience in audits, inspections, and QMS implementation

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and project management skills

Other Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in English and MS Office applications

Required Skills

• Adaptability, Aseptic Manufacturing, cGMP Compliance, Complaints Investigation, Consumer Complaint, Corrective Action Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Documentation Review, Efficiency Optimization, FDA Regulations, GMP Compliance, Interpersonal Relationships, IS Audit, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Quality Control, Management Process, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Assurance Processes, Quality Improvement, Quality Inspections, Quality Operations, Quality Risk Assessment, Quality Standards {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills

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EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation:
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• Travel Requirements:
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
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• Job Posting End Date: 03/31/2026

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ABOUT MERCK & CO., INC.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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