Job detail for Formulation (Compliance) Improver

Job Description

Are you passionate about continuously improving processes and achieving excellent results in an international pharmaceutical environment that contributes to animal health? Then you are the colleague we are looking for!

For our Boxmeer location, we are looking for a:

Process Optimization Specialist

Welcome to our team

Our Animal Health department is part of the global manufacturing division and produces and packages animal health products. We are looking for a new employee for the Improvement department of Inactivated Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals. You will work together with fellow Improvement Officers, Department Managers, and Operators. The department manufactures inactivated vaccines and pharmaceutical products.

About the role

As a Process Optimization Specialist, you have knowledge and insight into the process operations of the formulation department. You are able to optimize the production process and provide support for projects. The overall goal is to further professionalize the department and take it to a higher level. You will actively contribute to this!

**Tasks and **

• Through data analysis, you contribute to a data-driven decision-making process.
• Using your growing knowledge of Improvement, you ensure a detailed performance analysis to identify, analyze, and resolve structural problems so that they do not recur.
• Through project proposals, you contribute to improving the productivity of our factory.
• Managing and reporting on improvement initiatives as a project leader or project member.
• Facilitating kaizens and workshops.
• Contributing to the improvement of strategic processes.
• To achieve improvements, you build a broad network of contacts with (internal) stakeholders and external suppliers.

Your profile

• You have a completed HBO or WO degree in a relevant field of study; this may also have been recently completed.
• Preferably experience within a complex production environment/process industry.
• Experience with data analysis, identifying improvement opportunities, and project management.
• Able to find pragmatic solutions based on theoretical knowledge.
• Able to enthuse others during change and/or improvement processes.
• Driven, stress-resistant, and able to achieve results collectively (team player).
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Experience with Office, SAP, Reliance, and various production systems is a plus.

We offer

Working at our organization means working together on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You get plenty of room to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:

• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% end-of-year bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
• At least 35.5 vacation days.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options daily.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.
• Mental well-being support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
• Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
• A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and developing.

Do you have questions about this vacancy?

Send your question along with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. You can only apply via the website.

Required Skills:

Aseptic Operations, Drug Development, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing Processes, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Product Formulation, Safety Compliance, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

11/26/2026

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