Quality Assurance (QA) Operations Manager
About Your New Employer
- Join a global leader in animal health and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Drive meaningful impact-optimizing animal health and nutrition for a healthier, more sustainable world.
- Be part of a purpose-driven, values-led organization that invests in its people, embraces integrity, and innovates for the future.
With more than 2,300 team members worldwide, this company is renowned for its broad product portfolio, robust in-house manufacturing, and longstanding partnerships with farmers, ranchers, and veterinarians. You’ll join a collaborative team deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and customer success.
About Your New Job
As the QA Operations Manager, you will:
- Lead all facets of day-to-day Quality Assurance for GMP manufacturing operations.
- Drive real-time QA support across manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, engineering, validation, QC, and support teams.
- Embed a culture of proactive quality ownership through coaching, mentorship, and training.
- Provide strong floor presence, ensuring timely review of GMP documentation, deviation and batch record management, and risk escalation.
- Oversee deviation investigations, approve CAPAs, conduct risk assessments, and support audits/inspections.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and the site Pharmaceutical Quality System.
What Skills You Need
- Proven leadership in a GMP-regulated biologics, vaccines, or sterile manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with deviation investigations, CAPA, change control, batch record review, and inspection readiness.
- In-depth knowledge of EU GMP, regulatory inspections, risk-based QA strategies, and continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of industry regulations and compendia (USP/Ph. Eur, GMP, EMA, ICH).
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office and able to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
What's on Offer
- €80,000–90,000 salary + comprehensive benefits package
- Work in a global, purpose-driven environment with clear opportunities for development and progression
- Be a quality leader within a highly respected, innovative organization making a real difference
What's Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or email me for more information. If the job isn't quite right but you’re seeking something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.
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