Quality Assurance
by quality people
Meet some of our quality people
Mags
Mags shares her thoughts on why MSD is such a great place to work, and why a simple thank you can go such a long way.
Yvonne
Yvonne, a Quality Assurance Lead, shares why she feels valued, what gets her motivated, and what makes a great day for her.
Maintaining our high standards from a distance
Maintaining our high standards from a distance
Inspired by the range of remote productivity tools, which have been enthusiastically established in our day-to-day activities across all functions, Yvonne Küssner, Quality Assurance Lead, decided to introduce some creative ways to stay connected with her team during the current pandemic situation. Some of the newly implemented measures of success demonstrates the close-knit and collaborative nature of the Quality Assurance team in Manufacturing & Supply at MSD. Yvonne’s ideas include:
- Morning meetings for an informal catch up before starting the day
- Video conferences to share our new working environments, including children, and pets
- A Quality WhatsApp group to exchange uplifting news and situations
- Pizza days to get the team together whenever we're on site
Quality runs through everything we do
Quality runs through everything we do
Collaboration between our Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams is key to our success in producing and delivering safe and high-quality products consistently. However, there are many more aspects to our culture and aspiration that give the work we do added purpose. Being part of a company that truly lives and breathes ‘patients first’ is certainly top of the list. Additionally:
- Our plants operate within a 'Safety First, Quality Always' mindset and we strive for continuous improvement
- We're committed to becoming the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals globally
- We're constantly innovating to meet patients ever-changing needs
- We foster a culture of curiosity and we're always open to new ideas
- We're dedicated to becoming the leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company worldwide
Inside views from people on our team
Inside views from people on our team
I am always surprised by the diversity of networks, expert forums and opportunities to share my own experiences and expertise.
Yvonne Küssner
Quality Assurance Lead
There's so much scope for growth from a personal perspective here.
Mags O'Connor
Qualified Person in Biotech
I have learnt that once you are willing to grow, colleagues are willing to help, and opportunities are created.
Rosa Callenfels
Associate Specialist Quality Release
Quality Assurance roles within Manufacturing & Supply
Quality Assurance roles within Manufacturing & Supply
Qualified Person
Ideally, you’ll have at least two years' professional experience as a Qualified Person (QP) in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to a license to practice as a pharmacist or a degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, human medicine, or veterinary medicine, applicants must be able to prove that they worked in the field of drug testing for at least two years. Gaining practical experience of qualitative analysis of medicinal products, quantitative analysis of active substances, and testing and checking the quality of medicinal products will prove advantageous.
Quality Control
Successful applicants will hold a Bachelor’s degree or completed apprenticeship in life sciences. A minimum of two years' industry experience with substantial knowledge and experience in working in a (microbiocidal or chemical) lab unit. Plus, you’ll possess a strong knowledge of relevant Lab technical equipment, analytical methods and cGMP requirements.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Successful applicants will hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in life sciences, or in a relevant discipline. A minimum of two years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry—with significant of relevant cGMPs, regulations, quality assurance systems, and current industry trends. Strong communications skills and analytical mindset.