Associate Manager, Document Control

About Us

Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history.

As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine.

Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better.

We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living.

Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.

A Brief Overview

The Associate Manager, Document Control is responsible for providing tactical and strategic leadership for the Document Control Specialists and the process for the review and approval for Merz QMS Documents.

Day-to-day activities include coordination, management and review of the document control team and their activities.

Perform and/or assist with tasks required to oversee the proper creation, revision, approval and release of documents in accordance with the Merz QMS, regulations and standards.

Oversee and/or assist with tasks related to the activities associated with operation of Merz North America Inc.

Quality System and as directed.

Provide direct support to Quality Management/Quality Assurance personnel regarding operation of the department and Quality System.

Provide support to other departmental activities as directed.

What You Will Do


* Management Manage Document Control department and personnel.

Leverage the Document Control team to ensure that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met.


* Document Control Ensure all aspects of the Document Control Function effectively and efficiently meet global standards and regulations.


* Adherence to Regulations and Standards Maintain awareness of changes to global regulatory requirements and relevant standards related to Quality Systems and support the appropriate requirement or standard owner to ensure effective implementation.

Support Training activities.

Support Training activities including: maintaining training records, supporting Department Training Coordinator (DTC) program, conducting organization wide training (as needed), assists with on-time training goals, conducts orientation for new personnel (iMERZion), and reviewing DCN training plans.


* Process Improvement Initiatives Drive continuous improvement initiatives / projects for the Quality Systems Department


* Supports Internal, External and Vendor Audit Functions Supports Internal, External and Vendor Audit Functions as needed

Minimum Requirements


* Bachelor's Degree


* 3-5 years Quality experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and/or equivalent regulated industry


* 2+ years Supervisor or Lead Experience

Preferred Qualifications


* ASQ CQA or CMQ/OE

Technical & Functional Skills


* Knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical device / pharmaceutical organization required.


* Strong technical and general problem-solvin...