Director Quality Assurance Operations
Core
Lead and develop the Quality Assurance Operations team to ensure compliant, uninterrupted supply of vaccines and pharmaceuticals for animal health products.
Role type
Director, Quality Assurance Operations
Builds
Animal health vaccines and pharmaceuticals
Domain
Animal Health / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Auditing, Quality Inspections, cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Decision Making, Driving Continuous Improvement, Analytical Thinking
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None 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. Initiate, prioritize, manage, and coordinate improvement initiatives for QA Operations in collaboration with other site functions. Develop, implement, and maintain standards, procedures, and guidelines within the Manufacturing Division, especially in review and release areas. Ensure QA Operations processes comply with relevant regulations and requirements. Solve problems, escalate issues appropriately to global teams, and keep relevant stakeholders informed. Determine the QA Operations project portfolio in alignment with partner IPTs. Lead and/or participate in site projects and provide quality oversight and support. Develop a strategy for smooth batch flow, including multi-site product releases. Build robust inter-site processes, clear communication flows, and defined handoffs between sites and functions. Work closely with global quality management, health authorities, and site operations management.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
