Epicareer Might not Working Properly
Learn More
M

Computer System Validation Specialist (Hybrid)

Salary undisclosed

Apply on


Original
Simplified
Job Description

Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.

The Specialist, Digital Foundational Services, IT/OT Compliance role is charged with the administration of regulatory compliance programs, demonstrates adherence to policies and procedures, championing continuous maturity to adopt a risk based and lean approach to compliance activities. This role reports into Compliance Lead for above site systems.

Responsibilities but not limited to:
  • Support various site functional and cross functional structures for all computerized system validation
  • Support Divisional & Enterprise systems for all computerized system validation and IT/OT compliance issues
  • Responsible for representing compliance activities to internal and external auditors / agencies
  • Supports the development of audit responses and engages with local quality organizations on proper strategies when required
  • Responsible for Identifying and engaging in remediation of above site IT/OT compliance risks
  • Execute risk assessments to evaluate the implementation of new technologies or significant changes to existing architectures and technologies
  • Responsible for reporting challenges in execution or adherence to procedural trends due to nonconformance and accountable for the effective and efficient running of all compliance operations in the Automation and IT teams
  • Responsible for reporting status for above site deviations / CAPAs and other quality records that will be used as indicators of control and conformance to policy
  • Responsible for communication and championing changes to the SDLC policies and procedures for Digital Manufacturing Division
  • Responsible to engage as a member of a compliance group that shares knowledge and learnings for better execution and conformance to SOP within Digital Manufacturing Division
  • Liaise with Compliance teams from other sites to ensure consistency and best practices applied


Please note this is a part-time role with 25 hours a week. 10% travel required based on business requirements.

Education Minimum Requirement:
  • High School/GED


Required Experience and Skills:
  • 2+ years supporting compliance activities
  • Proficient and demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements (21CFR part 11, EMEA Annex's 11, etc) that apply to computerized systems validation and compliance for site based as well as divisional and enterprise systems
  • Demonstrated ability to support internal and external auditors / agencies
  • Working knowledge and application of ISA S95 and S88 Standards in GxP environment
  • Good understanding of end-to-end Manufacturing business processes and value streams inclusive of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply chain
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with stakeholders and navigate across conflicting priorities to balance critical tactical and strategic needs
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills - able to effectively communicate complex concepts in simple ways
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a variety of audiences and stakeholders including executive management, business leaders, IT peers, and colleagues worldwide
  • Strategic thinker, with demonstrated ability to work in a broad and top-down manner with a fair amount of ambiguity
  • Results-orientation with the proven ability and reputation for developing plans and implementing them successfully
  • Self-directed, self-motivated, focused leader who with little direction can fill in the gaps as to what is needed, and drive expected results


Preferred Experience and Skills:
  • Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with specific experience in the SDLC & Compliance - ideally involving cross industry collaboration to drive best practices.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred


#MSJR

ManufacturingIT24

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:
$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
11/1/2024
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R316074
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Report this job