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Site Manager Animal Health Innovation

Msd Animal Health Innovation Pte. Ltd.

Our Animal Health Research & Development team work tirelessly to invent solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of animals. Our state-of-the-art research facilities create an environment of innovation that enable us to create breakthrough science changing the way we approach animal health challenges.

  • Join an innovative global pharmaceutical company.
  • Great opportunity for personal and professional development.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

In this role, you will be responsible to lead the Warm-Water aquatic Animal Health R&D operations, both people and facilities in Singapore in line with regulations (GLP, GMP, SHE, Local/International). You will be accountable for the operations and related tasks required to support the research and development leading to the timely launch of commercially viable vaccine and therapies.


As Legal Representative you will report to the Global Species Head, and a dotted line to the Director Aqua R&D. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the daily management of the Company. You shall perform the work in line with that which is usual practice for a Managing Director pursuant to rules and regulations. You shall continuously inform the Global Species Head and if required the Country Counsil concerning the leadership of the undertaking, the Company's financial situation and the Company's affairs in other respects and provide such an account and information as requested and you shall implement any necessary measures to ensure that the Company's accounts are in accordance with applicable legislation.


WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Lead the R&D operational team; maintains, within guidelines, an inclusive culture within the site that motivates employees by providing good communication and a positive team environment
  • Direct and manages organizational aspects of the site to develop staff with expertise and know-how for all necessary operations. Manages the organization to fulfil all vital functions by personnel including selection, hiring and development of staff.
  • Be responsible for all site assets from budgeting, procurement, maintenance, use and retirement to optimized efficiency of use
  • Maintain a GLP quality system for all R&D activities and, ensure adherence to Company and local EHS standards and adherence to Animal Welfare requirements throughout
  • Supervise and is end responsible for Quality control activities and Quality Assurance on site (Qualified Person).
  • Might be asked to participate in R&D discussions and activities.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates should possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent work experience) in Biology, Veterinary Science and related fields with 5+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical R&D position – preferentially fish vaccine development, fish diseases or aquatic veterinary practices. Relevant experience (3+ year) in leading an R&D team and/or R&D projects is regarded a pre.

Other attributes include:

1) Results orientation

The constant drive to achieve and exceed personal and organizational objectives. Takes all actions necessary to deliver the expected results (and more) on time.

2) Customer focus

The ability and desire to look at the organization and the way it conducts business from the customer’s perspective. Proactively serves customers and meets or exceeds their expectations. A “customer” can be either internal or external.

3) Innovation

The ability to see beyond the immediate job assignment and constantly generate and apply new ideas which can improve products, processes and systems and which will benefit the company. Recognizes and seizes improvement opportunities and challenges the status quo.

4) Teamwork

Working co - operatively with others, sharing knowledge and experience in order to attain goals in a more effective way. Crosses functional, geographical, cultural or other boarders in working with others. Encourages teamwork and synergies throughout the organization.

5) Commitment to values

The ability to stand up for personal and organizational values and principles, even in difficult situations. Is fair, honest and reliable. The ability to link decision making and actions to company and business unit values.

Knowledge of Norwegian language is preferred, but not mandatory.


Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.


What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today

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