Director Quality Assurance Operations
Core
Lead and develop the Quality Assurance Operations team to ensure compliant, uninterrupted supply of vaccines and pharmaceuticals for the animal health market.
Role type
Director, Quality Assurance Operations
Builds
Animal health products (vaccines, pharmaceuticals) for veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners
Domain
Animal Health / Veterinary Medicine / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Decision Making, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, New Product Development, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, People Leadership, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated beyond current employee/contingent worker links
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Quality Assurance Operations team (5 direct reports, ~100 employees). Translate Quality organization strategy into QA Operations plans. Manage QA Operations budget and required reporting. Oversee batch release processes and end-to-end batch tracking. Monitor KPIs, use metrics for decision-making, and take corrective actions when needed. Develop, implement, and maintain standards, procedures, and guidelines within the Manufacturing Division. Ensure QA Operations processes comply with relevant regulations and requirements. Work closely with global quality management, health authorities, and site operations management.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with operational execution
