Your role

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Global Regulatory Project Manager (f/m/div) within the Regulatory Excellence & Strategy group in Life Science at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. In this role, you will leverage your strong project management expertise to solve complex regulatory challenges and orchestrate cross-functional collaboration across a global organization.

You are able to choose and apply the right project management approach for the right problem - from design and implementation to continuous improvement. You confidently manage a portfolio of projects, structure work, and align stakeholders towards clear outcomes.

You have a proven track record in facilitating virtual meetings and in-person workshops, including independently leading Kaizen Burst events. You enjoy navigating a diverse, global matrix organization, building networks, and enabling teams to deliver measurable impact.

If you are a problem solver who gains energy from driving regulatory excellence and strategy in a rapidly evolving Life Science environment, we invite you to apply and become part of our excellence team.

Job requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Chemistry or Life Sciences preferred; a Master's degree with strong relevant experience will also be considered
• Proven experience as a project manager in the Life Science industry
• Project Management Professional (PMP, PMI) or comparable project management certification
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (L&SS)
• Design for Six Sigma (DfSS) Green Belt
• Demonstrated expertise in process optimization and operational excellence
• Proven experience in planning, leading and following up Kaizen Burst events
• Strong networking, stakeholder management and communication skills across functions and cultures
• Strong change management skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive adoption
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

Department: LS-QR-HX
Job evaluation: Project Manager 3
TA: Gap Rattimasakol