Support functions
Each area operates as a true business partner, rather than a stand-alone function, and that gives you the chance to work with people in many different countries and areas of our business, as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
Whether you’re designing and managing visionary development schemes, offering professional advice on complex issues or providing state-of-the-art tools, you’ll contribute to our growth and make a real difference to the quality of our work.
We build and manage Merck Serono’s brand and reputation. We aim to proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build the brand through a ‘one voice message’. In the process we project a clear identity, create awareness, ensure a high level of recognition and ultimately enhance Merck Serono’s image.
As Merck Serono is a division of Merck KGaA, we manage all internal and external communications in close collaboration with Merck Corporate Communications. We focus on achieving divisional Balanced Score Card objectives and supporting the operational business through integrated communication programs, as well helping to achieve the overall Merck Corporate Communication objectives.
Types of role
- Employee Communications Manager
- Media Relations Manager
- External Relations Manager
- eMedia & Social Media Manager
What we look for
Expertise
- Advertising
- Media
- PR
- Communications
Profile
- Strong academic background, Master’s degree
- A good level of relevant experience
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience an advantage
If we’re to create innovative prescription drugs, we need a strong balance sheet and long-term financial stability. Finance & Controlling makes sure we strike the right balance between an aggressive investment policy and a conservative approach to finance.
Our teams maintain a healthy balance for Merck Serono by providing meaningful financial reporting and analysis, forecasts and financially-based recommendations that keep the business on track and help management teams to make the right decision at the right time. Key activities include:
- Leading the planning and budgeting process and contributing to strategic planning, especially the financial four-year plan
- Analyzing and assessing financial figures
- Financially assessing projects and supporting business decisions around investments
- Providing key financial figures and financially based recommendations to support ongoing business decisions
- Supporting licensing and business development projects: deal structuring and project evaluation, in alignment with other financial functions, and ongoing support of alliances
Types of role
- Controllers (function specific)
- Tax Analyst
- Financial reporting & Compliance Manager,
- Treasury Directors
What we look for
Expertise
Thorough understanding of the relevant area, regulatory frameworks and best-in-class systems and processes
Profile
- Strong academic background, Master’s degree
- A good level of relevant experience
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience an advantage
Our people are the driving force behind our innovation: people who enjoy solving problems, think beyond the obvious, use their initiative and thrive on collaboration. So it’s vital that we attract, develop and retain the best.
Human Resources (HR) helps us achieve our ambition to be the most aspirational place to work in the industry. A dedicated team of professionals act as strategic partners and trusted business advisors, supporting business needs and objectives. They deliver services that include:
- organizational design
- manpower planning
- recruitment
- rewards
- professional training and development
We look for HR professionals who are as pioneering as the people they recruit and develop, and who are keen to take responsibility in a global environment.
Types of role
- Talent Management professionals
- Local/Global Business Partners
- Compensation & benefits Experts
- Learning & Development Professionals
What we look for
Expertise
- HR Generalist or Specialist
Profile
- Strong academic background, Master’s degree
- A good level of relevant experience
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience an advantage
The achievement of our strategic goals rely on effective IT. Our modernization and globalization depend on uniform IT standards, systems and processes. Work here and you’ll provide the technology that helps us tackle shifts in our markets, maintain our competitive advantage and grow our business.
We offer a wide range of services that include:
- Business consulting and solutions analysis
- Project management
- Application development
- IT on-site support
Types of role
- Information Manager
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
What we look
Expertise
- Thorough understanding of relevant process and technology solutions
Profile
- Strong academic background, Master’s degree
- A good level of relevant experience
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience an advantage
Global Legal Business helps Merck Serono achieve its strategic goals by providing business partners with proactive, high quality and creative legal services that meet the highest professional standards.
Merck Serono Legal Department based in Geneva provides legal advice to all Merck Serono Business Units, as well as to the Support Functions.
Types of role
- Legal Counsel
- Corporate Counsel
- Trademarks & Domain Names Corporate Counsel
- Patent Attorney
- Legal Compliance Officer
What we look for
Expertise
- Thorough understanding of the relevant practice area
Profile
- Strong academic background, Master’s degree
- A good level of relevant experience
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience an advantage
Procurement manages key suppliers through a network of experts in global corporate categories worldwide. As well as defining procurement strategy, we capitalize on the specialized know-how of skilled buyers to procure raw materials, devices and packaging materials, semi-finished and finished goods, services and other non-production/non-resale goods.
We are in charge of all procurement processes including strategic sourcing. We advise the business divisions and focus on activities contributing substantially to the company result. Cost-effectiveness, high-quality products and services, customer-orientation, environmental responsibility and sustainability are all vital. Our suppliers are valued partners and we work with them to achieve our objectives through fair dealing, business integrity and mutual respect. In doing so, we contribute substantially to Merck Serono’s financial results and deliver extensive added-value to the business.
Types of role
- Procurement Manager
- Commercial Procurement Manager
- Procure to Pay Manager
What we look for
Expertise
- Thorough understanding of relevant best-in-class processes and systems
Profile
- Strong academic background, Master’s degree
- A good level of relevant experience
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience an advantage
