Merck & Co, Inc

Specialist, Compliance

Merck & Co, Inc • $79K — $124K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in relevant fields including GxP compliance and instructional design.
  • Proficiency in Articulate 360, Captivate, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong skills in Learning Management Systems and curriculum management.
  • Experience in performance consulting and identifying learning needs.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities while ensuring compliance and data integrity.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Digital-first mindset with exposure to continuous improvement frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop various training formats including eLearning and instructor-led sessions.
  • Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to assess training needs and performance gaps.
  • Review learning content for compliance and engagement.
  • Manage LMS activities including training assignment tracking and curriculum updates.
  • Leverage digital tools to enhance training delivery and learner experience.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and ensure timely completion of initiatives.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback and performance data.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between remote and on-site work.
  • Opportunity to work in a regulated environment within the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Potential for career development through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborative work environment partnering with various stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Specialist to support site learning and training compliance programs, ensuring adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, regulatory expectations, and global standards. This role will support training compliance, instructional design, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain an effective and inspection-ready learning environment.

The ideal candidate brings experience in GxP compliance, instructional design, performance consulting, Learning Management System (LMS) activities & curriculum management. This role partners with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Quality, business stakeholders, and L&D colleagues to translate business and compliance needs into effective learning solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, update, and sustain instructor-led training, job aids, eLearning modules, and other learning solutions aligned with adult learning principles, business needs, quality & regulatory expectations, and site standards.
  • Partner with SMEs, Quality, business stakeholders, and L&D colleagues to assess needs, define learning objectives, identify performance gaps, and recommend targeted solutions.
  • Review and improve learning content for accuracy, relevance, engagement, accessibility, and compliance with approved standards.
  • Execute LMS and curriculum management activities, including training assignments, learning artifact updates, curriculum accuracy checks, learner population alignment, and deployment support.
  • Use digital tools and learning technologies to improve learner experience, workflow efficiency, and scalable training delivery.
  • Manage deliverables, communicate status, risks, dependencies, and decisions needed, and drive timely completion of assigned work.
  • Provide flexible support, including off-shift coverage as needed, to meet production floor training needs and support timely employee qualification.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness using available data, feedback, observations, and performance indicators, and recommend continuous improvement actions.


Required Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with Articulate 360, Captivate, PowerPoint-based workflows, and LMS packaging standards.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems, curriculum management, training assignments, and learning content deployment.
  • Performance consulting skills, including assessing business needs, identifying performance gaps, and recommending learning solutions.
  • GxP/GMP experience in a regulated environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining safety, compliance, data integrity, and inspection readiness.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and attention to detail.
  • Digital/AI-first approach to all tasks.
  • Exposure to continuous improvement frameworks (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, QbD, TQM, Agile, etc.)


Required Education:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent and at least 6 years of relevant academic and/or practical work experience. Education beyond high school will be counted as relevant experience.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of technical writing, instructional design and facilitation experience


Location: Hybrid - West Point

Required Skills:
Adult Learning Theory, Adult Learning Theory, Articulate 360, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Consulting Services, Competency Management, Compliance Activities, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Development, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Training, Continuous Improvement, Data Integrity, Employee Communications, Employee Training, GxP Compliance, Instructional Design, Learning Management, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Medical Devices, Metrics Analysis, Performance Consulting, Process Training, Project Management {+ 3 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
10/8/2026
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About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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