You will lead strategic packaging sourcing initiatives and drive supplier performance, innovation, and business value across our global Animal Health organization.
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On-site in the Netherlands·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 8 Oct)
Overview
Job details
Full-time
Per the ad.
Requirements
Dutch
The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least an mbo 3 diploma, which could be, for example, in the field of process technology (Vapro-B), technology, laboratory technology, or logistics.
- You are able to work accurately.
- Safety and hygiene are high priorities for you.
- You are used to working towards production deadlines.
- You are willing to work in a 2-2-2 pattern, including weekends (2 early shifts, 2 late shifts, 2 days off)
- Good speaking and writing skills in Dutch.
Nice to have
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Pay & benefits
What you'll get
The opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and humans, in a stable environment where collaboration and collegiality come first. Furthermore, you can count on:
- Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
- Shift allowance of 30.2% based on 2-2-2 pattern
- 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
- At least 35.5 vacation days.
- Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
- A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy daily options.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking availability.
- A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
- A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, a break, or a moment of relaxation.
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
- Extensive career growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
- A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.
The role
Job Description
Work on vaccines for animals. Be active in a technical and super hygienic environment. As an operator in Boxmeer, you contribute to the health of farm and pets. The vaccines that you mix save lives. You do this in a 2-2-2 shift pattern. WiTH a favorable shift allowance, without night shifts. An extra reward alongside true Brabant conviviality. Are you our new:
What you'll do
You will prepare, fill, and freeze-dry various vaccines for animals. You will do this in a cleanroom environment. A highly pure space where there is no room for contaminating substances. Filters remove microorganisms from the air. Therefore, hygiene and safety are a top priority for you. To achieve this, you work with clear procedures, such as the GMP guideline. Your activities may consist of:
- Setting up equipment in the cleanrooms.
- Preparing vaccines in our tanks.
- Loading and unloading products.
- Maintaining the machines.
- Registering deviations in the production process.
About the role
Working with medicines follows strict protocols. Hygienic, precise, and safe. You understand how important following those guidelines is. You therefore have a strong sense of responsibility. Working towards a healthier world can only be done together. Therefore, it is naturally important that you can collaborate well. We find the motivation to learn more important than work experience. What you do not know yet, you will learn with us.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Please send your inquiry along with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. You can only apply via the website.
Required Skills
Aseptic Operations, cGMP Requirements, Shift Work
Employee Status
Regular
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
10/22/2026
About MSD
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1891
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Rahway, USA
- Website
- msd.es
In their own words
About the company & team
We are the largest and most versatile pharmaceutical company in the Netherlands. For 130 years, we have been working on solutions for the greatest medical challenges. Development, research, production, and packaging, all here in the Netherlands. Together with 5,000 colleagues in Noord-Holland and Brabant, we are building a safe, sustainable, and healthy future for both humans and animals. Our Animal Health location in Boxmeer is a global leader in vaccines and veterinary medicines. You will work in a production team of 6 to 15 operators, in a two-shift system without night shifts.

