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NLD - North Brabant - Boxmeer, Netherlands
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Job Description
Shape the future with us
Do you enjoy solving problems, bringing people together, and turning ideas into improvements? At Animal Health, we are building a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility where technology, collaboration, and continuous learning go hand in hand.
As an Improvement Officer, you will help shape the way we work by connecting people, processes, and technology. Together with colleagues across the organization, you will drive meaningful improvements that support safe, reliable manufacturing and contribute to animal health around the world.
Ready to make an impact from day one? We'd love to hear from you.
Improvement Officer
Welcome to our team
We are one of the largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the Netherlands. For more than 130 years, we have been working on solutions to some of the world's most important health challenges. Across our locations in North Holland and Brabant, approximately 5,000 colleagues contribute to research, development, manufacturing, and supply of medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals.
Our Animal Health site in Boxmeer plays a vital role in the development and production of vaccines and veterinary medicines. Here, you will join a highly collaborative environment where expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.
About the role
As an Improvement Officer, you will play an important role in the start-up, optimization, and further development of our new production facility.
Success in this role comes from a combination of analytical thinking, collaboration, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Whether your strengths lie in process improvement, data analysis, project coordination, operational excellence, or stakeholder management, we encourage you to apply. We believe diverse perspectives help us build stronger teams and better solutions.
In this role, you will:
Your profile
We are looking for a curious and collaborative professional who combines analytical thinking with a practical approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
We recognize that talent and experience come in many forms. You may be a great fit if you bring some of the following:
A note about applying
Research shows that some people only apply when they meet every requirement, while others apply when they meet only a few. We are interested in your potential as much as your experience.
If this opportunity excites you and you believe your skills, experiences, or perspective could contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Why this Role?
This is a unique opportunity to join a new manufacturing facility at an exciting stage of growth and development. You will have the chance to:
What we offer
We know that our employees are at the heart of our success. Therefore, we strive to create an environment where everyone can grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact.
In return for your talent and commitment, we offer:
Animal Health Division
Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions. Through innovation and collaboration, we help veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and producers improve the health and well-being of animals worldwide.
Together, we are helping create a healthier future for animals, people, and the communities we serve.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Please send your question along with the vacancy number and job title to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. Applications can only be submitted via the website.
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Required Skills:
Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvements, TeamworkPreferred Skills:
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01/7/2027*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.