Associate Director, Digital Manufacturing Systems & Operations IT at Merck, leading a team responsible for delivering, operating, and managing digital and capital systems supporting GMP manufacturing in a highly regulated biotechnology environment. Focuses on digital transformation, system lifecycle management, and leveraging data and analytics for site performance improvement.

The Quality Assurance Officer Antigen role at Merck focuses on ensuring GMP compliance throughout the product lifecycle in Animal Health. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving GMP documents, managing change control, assessing deviations and CAPAs, acting as a subject matter expert for validation, and preparing for audits. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least one year of experience in pharma or medical devices, with strong analytical skills and knowledge of GMP.

Merck is building a new, independent division at its Boxmeer Animal Health Manufacturing site, focused on an innovative powder filling line. This role is for a Process Engineer responsible for managing and contributing to end-to-end technical projects, including technology transfer, process engineering, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a GMP-compliant environment. The position requires experience with pharmaceutical production processes, project management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

This role is for an Operator at a new pharmaceutical facility start-up, responsible for supporting the implementation of production processes and systems, developing SOPs, training operators, and resolving bottlenecks. The ideal candidate has a diploma, experience in pharmaceutical/chemical/food production, and familiarity with GMP and automation.

Merck is seeking a Bioprocess Technician for their vaccine production facility in De Bilt, Netherlands. The role involves hands-on production of vaccines in cleanrooms, adhering to strict GMP and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing and filling vaccines, operating modern equipment, handling liquid nitrogen storage, troubleshooting minor issues, documenting all activities, and contributing to team improvements. The position requires a relevant MBO or HBO education and offers extensive internal training. Experience in a GMP production environment is a plus.

This role is for an Associate Director, Manufacturing Technology Lead at Merck's Animal Health location in Boxmeer. The position focuses on defining, designing, and delivering Operational Technology (OT) solutions within GMP environments, driving digital transformation and smart manufacturing initiatives. The role involves technical leadership, stakeholder management, and project execution in a highly regulated pharmaceutical/biotech setting, integrating advanced automation systems and Industry 4.0 technologies.

This role focuses on the improvement and optimization of processes within a new pharmaceutical facility, including process automation, equipment implementation, and data management. It involves analyzing data, performing root cause analyses, and leading projects for process and equipment modifications. The role also supports the implementation of production systems like MES/EBR.

This role focuses on the analysis, design, implementation, and optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), specifically Körber's PASX platform, within a highly regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment. The specialist will support manufacturing operations, ensure system stability, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors. Key responsibilities include system design, troubleshooting, documentation, testing, validation, and ensuring GxP compliance.

Maintenance Support Engineer for a new pharmaceutical facility, responsible for coordinating and executing complex maintenance activities to maximize asset uptime and reliability. Requires experience in industrial maintenance, SAP PM, and GMP regulations.

This role is for a Senior Operator to support the start-up of a new pharmaceutical facility. Responsibilities include implementing production processes and systems, developing SOPs, training operators, and resolving bottlenecks. Requires an mbo-4 degree and experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or food production, with knowledge of GMP and automation.

This role is for a Computerised System Validation (CSV) Projects Lead at Merck's Animal Health division. The primary focus is on ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to global standards and regulatory requirements (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11) in validation activities for IT and automation systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role involves leading validation planning, providing oversight and coaching to CSV analysts, and collaborating with IT, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

This role focuses on the technical implementation, optimization, and maintenance of laboratory IT systems within a regulated GxP environment at Merck's Animal Health division. The engineer will act as a technical SME, collaborating with project teams to design, implement, and qualify solutions, ensuring data flow, operational efficiency, and system stability. Responsibilities include SDLC, incident management, root cause analysis, and system evaluation.

This role leads manufacturing IT and automation projects, focusing on delivering IT and automation solutions for manufacturing sites. Responsibilities include driving standardization, managing project planning and execution, coordinating with internal and external teams, and providing technical expertise on systems like PLCs, SCADAs, historians, and MES. The role requires experience in pharma and GxP regulated environments.

Lab Technician - Support role at Merck's Animal Health division in Boxmeer, Netherlands. Responsibilities include lab support tasks, performing and reporting QC tests, data analysis, deviation reporting, and participating in improvement projects. Requires an MBO-level laboratory education and experience with GMP.

Clinical Research Manager at Merck responsible for designing, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting clinical studies for animal health vaccines. Requires a DVM or Master's in Life Sciences with 5-7 years of relevant experience and understanding of GCP.

Facilities Coordinator role at Merck's Animal Research Department, focusing on maintaining and coordinating facilities, equipment, maintenance, calibrations, and validations. The role ensures compliance with GLP and EHS guidelines, manages external vendors, and drives facility improvements. It requires a proactive, problem-solving approach and strong communication skills, with a focus on ensuring a safe, reliable, and continuously available working environment.

This role is for a Learning & Development Lead in a manufacturing environment at Merck. The primary focus is on shaping and executing the local learning strategy, managing a team, and partnering with stakeholders to drive capability building and performance improvement. It involves standardizing work, augmenting workforce skills, driving automation in L&D processes, and ensuring compliance with QMS and GMP standards. The role also involves acting as a Business Process Owner for QMS GMP Training Standard.

Merck is building a new, end-to-end powder filling and packaging facility with EU-GMP and FDA compliance. The Production Improvement Officer will be responsible for setting up processes, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance, and troubleshooting production issues. This role involves developing GMP regulations, optimizing processes, training staff, and managing validation, calibration, and maintenance activities. Experience with project management, continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen), and SAP is required. The role is crucial for the successful launch and operation of this new facility, contributing to animal health globally.

This role focuses on identifying and evaluating early-stage scientific innovations in animal health, building external partnerships with biotech companies and research organizations, and supporting the integration of these innovations into the R&D pipeline. The goal is to strengthen the R&D pipeline by connecting breakthrough science to real-world impact.

This is an internship position for a Master's student in Pharmacy or Life Sciences within the Regulatory Affairs department at Merck. The role involves researching the effectiveness of pictograms on medication product information, including setting up research methods, collecting and analyzing data through surveys, and conducting literature research on medical communication and medication errors. The goal is to contribute to improving pharmaceutical care by enhancing pictogram understanding.

Manager Operations for the Animal Research Department at Merck, responsible for the operational management and performance of teams executing animal studies for R&D and QC initiatives. Focuses on safe, compliant, and efficient execution, continuous improvement, and team development, adhering to 3R principles and regulatory guidelines.

Merck is seeking a Maintenance Support Engineer for their Animal Health site in Boxmeer, NLD. This role focuses on the preparation, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities for production facilities, utilities, and HVAC systems, ensuring reliability and availability in line with GMP, SHE, and business objectives. The position involves optimizing maintenance strategies, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance is a plus. The role requires a technical background and experience in maintenance or engineering.

Merck is seeking a Supply Planner to manage inventory and ensure material availability within their Animal Health division. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, prioritizing supply, and driving continuous improvement in a production environment. Requires at least one year of relevant experience and proficiency in SAP-MM.

Lead the end-to-end commercialization of new small molecule pharmaceutical products and manage strategic projects within Merck's Animal Health business. This role involves portfolio leadership, driving execution of commercialization activities, overseeing strategic initiatives, and leading a senior team of directors. The focus is on ensuring successful, timely, and compliant product launches and business-critical strategic project execution.

The Shipping Planner role at Merck is responsible for coordinating daily and weekly shipping activities, ensuring products are prepared safely, efficiently, and on time for global customers. This involves managing workload, overseeing the preparation of dangerous goods, acting as a liaison between departments, and ensuring compliance with air freight safety regulations. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process optimization within a logistics and supply chain context.

Internship role focused on optimizing the operations of a Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) within Merck's Animal Health division. Responsibilities include analyzing plant operations, energy consumption, and waste streams to develop proposals for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability. Requires data analysis skills (Excel, Python) and a proactive attitude.

Senior Specialist Global Quality Excellence (Stability Programs) at Merck's Animal Health organization. Focuses on optimizing stability programs across the global manufacturing network by reducing ongoing stability testing in a science-based and risk-based way, aligned with GMP and regulatory expectations. Supports Quality 31 productivity initiatives.

Director of Quality Assurance Operations at Merck's Animal Health division in Boxmeer, Netherlands. Responsible for translating global quality priorities into operational strategy, ensuring compliant supply of vaccines and pharmaceuticals. Focuses on strengthening batch release, improving decision-making through KPIs, driving continuous improvement, and developing the QA organization. Requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements.

Project Manager for Technology Transfer of new veterinary biopharmaceutical products from R&D to commercial manufacturing sites. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time and right-first-time product transfers, providing technical leadership, supporting regulatory submissions, managing project budgets and timelines, and leading technical investigations. Requires 10+ years of experience in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment, strong expertise in technology transfer and GMP regulations, and technical knowledge in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Operator role at Merck in Boxmeer, Netherlands, focused on manufacturing animal vaccines in a cleanroom environment. Responsibilities include mixing and filling vaccines, operating and maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict hygiene and safety protocols (GMP). Requires a technical background (mbo 3), precision, and strong sense of responsibility. The role emphasizes collaboration and learning, with opportunities for a permanent contract and career growth within a leading pharmaceutical company.

Scientist role focused on the development, improvement, and troubleshooting of monoclonal antibody processes, including upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification) operations, within a global Centre of Excellence. Requires hands-on industry experience and knowledge of GxP guidelines.

This role is for a Senior Operator at Merck, focusing on the production of animal health vaccines. The responsibilities include coordinating daily production, supervising a team of operators, ensuring quality, identifying deviations, and seeking process improvements. The role requires a strong sense of responsibility, good collaboration skills, and adherence to strict protocols like GMP. Experience in coaching and training new operators, managing inventory in SAP, and creating staff schedules are also part of the duties. A minimum of an MBO 4 diploma in a relevant field like process technology is required, along with experience in coaching and guiding employees.

Lab technician role in Microbiology at Merck's Animal Health division, focusing on quality control testing of vaccines and pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities include performing, reporting, and controlling QC tests, managing deviations, conducting various microbiological tests, data analysis, and participating in improvement projects. Requires an MLO-4 education in microbiology, accuracy, problem-solving skills, and experience with GMP and quality systems.

Internship opportunity within Merck's Discovery & Technology department focused on improving a cell line for viral antigen production. The role involves combining molecular techniques with pilot scale cell culturing to create an in vitro cell substrate for high antigen yields in large-scale manufacturing. The intern will execute experiments, troubleshoot, and document findings, contributing to vaccine development.

Merck is seeking a Regional R&D Director for their Ruminants division. This leadership role involves managing, coaching, and developing a team of 13 scientists in Boxmeer, NL. The director will be responsible for biological research and development, leading to the timely launch of commercially viable Ruminants Biologicals. The role requires a PhD in life sciences with significant experience in vaccine development for animal health, proven team management skills, and a results-driven, innovative mindset. Collaboration with global teams in Marketing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Legal is essential.

Operational Manager for Global Logistics at Merck in Haarlem, Netherlands. Responsible for safety, quality, and productivity in a warehouse and distribution setting. Manages a team of 10-15 operators, oversees operational processes, ensures adherence to quality standards (GMP/GDP), and leads improvement projects using Lean methodologies. Requires a Bachelor's degree, at least one year of leadership experience, strong people management skills, project management abilities, and experience with SAP and Lean principles.

Process Engineer at Merck's Animal Health division in Boxmeer, Netherlands. Responsible for developing and improving machines and processes, acting as a problem solver in project teams from concept to implementation. Involves root cause analysis, risk assessment, protocol development, and leading improvement initiatives using Lean tools. Requires a technical degree, GMP experience, and at least three years of production environment experience.

This is an internship position for a life science master's student at Merck, focusing on Global Clinical Trial Operations. The role involves supporting clinical research, gaining practical experience, and contributing to projects within a data-driven environment.

Animal Technician role at Merck focused on daily animal care, cleaning, and maintenance of animal facilities. Responsibilities include performing biotechnological procedures with a focus on animal welfare, administering anesthesia, and conducting animal studies. The role requires adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, accurate data recording, and observation of animal health. Requires an MBO-4 diploma and relevant certifications in animal experimentation. Experience with quality systems like GLP/GMP is preferred.

Regional Lead Aseptic Excellence for Merck's Animal Health organization, focusing on sterile manufacturing, microbiology, and contamination control across Europe and Asia Pacific. The role involves leading a team, driving improvement projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting capital engineering projects.

Technician role focused on analyzing and resolving technical issues in the pharmaceutical production process, including maintenance, calibration, and validation of equipment. Requires a technical diploma and experience in mechatronics, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

This role is for a Lab Specialist in Quality Control at Merck's Animal Health division. The primary focus is on ensuring accurate test transfers, improving processes, and maintaining compliance with GMP and safety guidelines. The role involves acting as a Quality Control lead for transfer projects and participating in R&D test development.

Merck is seeking a Planner for their Animal Health site in Boxmeer, Netherlands. The role involves production planning and related tasks for the IVP Filling department, reporting to the Manager Operations. Responsibilities include creating and following production plans, coordinating with internal and external teams, managing personnel and cleaning schedules, and analyzing production data for improvements. The ideal candidate has an MBO 4 education, at least 2 years of experience in a complex production environment (preferably logistics/production planning), and strong Excel and SAP skills. Experience in aseptic or conditioned environments is desired.

This role focuses on improving and standardizing Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) processes and safety culture within the Animal Research Department. The specialist will manage the EHS project portfolio, act as a central point of contact for EHS matters, coordinate incident responses, and translate regulations into practical measures. Responsibilities include managing EHS systems, conducting risk analyses, and advising on Biosafety.

The Lab Specialist Quality Control at Merck's Animal Health division in Boxmeer, NLD, is responsible for supporting quality control testing of vaccines and pharmaceutical products. This role involves performing physical, chemical, biological, and microbiological tests, trend analysis, and continuous process improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools. Key responsibilities include acting as a knowledge holder for analytical chemistry techniques, supporting tactical and strategic team leads, leading or participating in projects related to corrective actions, improvements, validation, and calibration, and serving as a point of contact for deviations, changes, audits, and training according to GMP procedures. The role also involves conducting complex root cause analyses for deviation management and site audits. A minimum of a HBO degree in a laboratory field (preferably analytical chemistry) and at least 2 years of specialist experience in a GMP environment are required, with a preference for experience in an analytical chemistry QC lab or pharmaceutical production setting. Strong English and Dutch communication skills and experience with Change and Project Management are also necessary.

The Improvement Officer at Merck's Animal Health division in Boxmeer, Netherlands, is responsible for optimizing production processes for vaccines and pharmaceuticals. This role involves data analysis to drive decision-making, identifying and solving structural problems, managing improvement initiatives, and facilitating kaizen workshops. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in data analysis, process improvement, and project management within a production environment.

Team leader for packaging operations at a Merck Animal Health facility in Boxmeer, Netherlands. Responsible for managing a team of 15-20 operators, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety in vaccine packaging. The role involves analyzing daily results, resolving recurring issues, translating policy into operational plans, and fostering team autonomy. Requires a Bachelor's degree (Technical, Pharmaceutical, or Business), leadership experience in production, and ideally GMP experience. The role is shift-based.

Logistics Operator role at Merck in Boxmeer, Netherlands, focusing on managing incoming and outgoing goods for the Formulation and Filling Department. Responsibilities include inventory management, adherence to GMP/GDP guidelines, and ensuring product safety and hygiene. Requires MBO 3 education, experience with SAP, and availability for a five-day work week with occasional Saturdays. A forklift certificate and GMP/GDP experience are preferred.