Associate Director, External QA & Vendor Oversight

Merck is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance professional to oversee external entities and CMOs for clinical finished goods. You will lead investigations, drive data-driven quality improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance across the vendor network.

In this role, you will collaborate with R&D, Procurement, and Quality Disposition to align contractor performance with Merck standards, develop metrics, and mentor cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.