Specialist, Drug Device Combination Products (Hybrid)

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Job Description We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Engineer in Device Technology that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities. Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business) Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us Summary, Focus and Purpose The Engineer in Device Technology is a key member of our organization with responsibilities supporting the commercialization and sustainment of medical devices and combination products globally. Experience in design controls, device risk management, medical device, combination products, prefilled syringes, and related scientific/technical concepts and techniques are a must for this position. The ability to apply these in a fast-paced operating environment to resolve issues and meet customer needs in a compliant manner are at the core of this position. The Engineer will routinely face competing priorities, and must manage time effectively, while keeping stake-holders and team members informed with effective communication. This individual will be expected to function as an independent contributor, supporting global and site-specific projects, including those related to Combination Products and Drug Delivery Systems. The role includes leading or enabling in the development and execution of related strategic plans for problem-solving and continuous improvement by working with internal and external partners. The key stakeholders include our Company Manufacturing sites, External Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Operations, Product Development groups, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and suppliers. Key Functions: Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion Complete all activities with the highest regard for all of our Company divisional and local site procedures for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance Understand the big picture, and how activities link to our Company strategy and business goals Utilize device risk management tools to build device or combination product risk management programs in development and life cycle management Utilize design control experience to develop value-add solutions to customer needs in medical devices and combination products Secure early sponsorship and stakeholder alignment for projects and initiatives. Operate effectively as a leader in assigned roles Demonstrate the necessary Inclusion skills to integrate inputs and perspectives from various sources, and communicate the decision to key stakeholders and sponsors Solicit feedback to ensure that customer/stakeholder needs are the cornerstone of decisions and expectations Lead technical investigations of medical device and combination product needs for commercial products Facilitate technology transfer of medical device and combination products from development to commercialization Minimum education required: Required | Technical BS degree or higher Preferred | BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar Experience | Skills | Knowledge Required Three years of relevant experience in medical devices or combination products Experience in design controls, ISO 13485, deviation management, change control, risk management/ISO 14971-2019 and the fundamentals of documentation structure/systems Experience with medical device or combination product commercialization, operations support, and materials/components Proficiency in project management Principled verbal and written communications Preferred Three plus years in medical device, pharmaceutical or in biotech organizations Three plus years in design control, risk analysis and change control management for medical device or combination products Demonstrated technical leadership to medical device and combination product manufacturing sites and functional areas, including the preparation of official documents Experience with pre-filled syringes Experience with design verification testing Experience in working with medical device suppliers Experience with injection molding, device assembly, and/or design for manufacturing Experience in commercialization of high-volume medical device or combination products # eligibleforERP #PRD Required Skills: Biomedical Engineering, Blow Molding, Business Strategies, Computer Efficiency, Data Matrix, Injection Moldings, Lean Manufacturing, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Oncology, Operations Support, Plastic Mold Injection, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Preferred Skills: 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. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills 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 The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline