Merck KGaA Posted October 23, 2026

ERP Quality Stream Lead (all genders)

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany Full time
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role: Quality at scale starts with the right architecture, and the right person to lead it. In this pivotal role, you will own the end-to-end design, governance, and global deployment of SAP Quality Management solutions, shaping how quality processes are built, integrated, and continuously improved across a complex, international operating environment.

You will serve as the authoritative technical voice on SAP QM architecture, translating business requirements into scalable, compliant, and future-ready solutions. Working independently and with minimal guidance, you will partner with cross-functional business and technology stakeholders to align quality systems with enterprise standards and digital transformation goals. You will mentor colleagues, influence technical direction, and act as a senior advisor on integration challenges spanning SAP and adjacent quality-related platforms, driving outcomes that matter at both operational and strategic levels.

Location is flexible within Europe.

Who You Are:

You bring substantial to extensive professional experience in SAP, with deep expertise in SAP Quality Management and a strong track record of leading large-scale implementations and business transformation initiatives.

You have senior-level knowledge of SAP S/4HANA QM and quality process design, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex, cross-functional challenges.

You are experienced in integrating SAP QM with adjacent modules and systems, such as Extended Warehouse Management, Materials Management, Production Planning, and Laboratory Information Management Systems.

You have a solid understanding of quality management and manufacturing processes, including working knowledge of GxP requirements and regulated industry environments.

You hold a degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or a related field, or bring equivalent professional experience.

You communicate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently, influencing peers, middle management, and senior stakeholders to align on technical direction.

You are comfortable operating in a global context, including experience with international deployments and template governance, and bring the willingness to travel occasionally (up to 15 percent).

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Information Technology
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Information Technology role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1715 comparable Information Technology roles across 96 biopharma companies.

1715Comparable roles tracked
1573Currently active
96Companies hiring similar roles
45Countries represented

Salary context

288 of 1715 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · MedTech Field Service Software Tech Entry level - East Coast · IQVIA $27/hr – $30/hr (≈ $56,160–$62,400/yr)
Peer group range $59,280 – $400,000 (median $172,869)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1715 comparable roles

India581
United States549
Spain115
Poland85
United Kingdom54
Germany38

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Seniority mix

1006 of 1715 peers have a known seniority level

Senior408
Manager210
Principal106
Associate Director95
Director69
Associate56
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc33
Senior Director22
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

13 of 1715 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology7
Dermatology & Aesthetics3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Neuroscience1

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