Quality Assurance Supervisor - Quality Systems

Experiencing together a unique human adventure

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor - Quality Systems to join our Quality Assurance team. This position exists to provide adequate supervisory oversight to the Quality Systems and QA Disposition functions; ensuring adherence to regulatory expectations, cGMPs, and internal Quality standards while aligning with business needs. Performs duties of EU release as designated by the Qualified Person.

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment in a QA Role and related experience. Previous Supervisory experience is preferred.

This exciting position will work in Bridgeton, MO. It comes with an excellent benefits package including generous time off, 401k + match, life, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more!

Area of responsibility 1: [Finished Product Disposition].
Main activities

• 1. Qualified designee performing batch release within the current Virbac ERP system.
• 2. Provide direction and leadership to QA Disposition personnel regarding Ingredient, Components and Finished Product Disposition
• 3. Coordinate and perform (as required) the review, approval and disposition of Ingredients, Components, and STL and Third Party Finished Product to ensure applicable cGMP requirements have been met.
• 4. Provide training and guidance to QA Disposition personnel on key functions relating to Disposition, ensuring
• compliance to internal / external standards and cGMPs.
• 5. Coordinates and performs (as required) electronic and/or physical labeling of Finished Product in compliance to internal / external standards and cGMPs.
• 6. Maintenance of Disposition status for all Ingredients, Components and Finished Product within the current Virbac ERP system.

Expected results: Expected results: Clearly defined process governing QA Disposition of Finished Product

Area of responsibility 2: [QA Labeling Management]
Main activities

• 1. Provide direction and prioritization to QA Labeling personnel regarding labeling projects.
• 2. Ensure QA Label Master File is maintained to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• 3. Oversee label changeover dates to ensure regulatory and supply chain requirements are met.

Expected results: Clearly defined process governing QA Labeling control.

Area of responsibility 3: [AQL].
Main activities

• 1. Coordination of assigned work to ensure timely completion of AQL inspections.
• 2. Development and maintenance of AQL process for Third Party produced Finished Products.
• 3. Develop and oversee process for documenting and communicating AQL failures

Expected results: AQL inspections are performed in a timely manner to allow timely closure of finished product
release.

Area of responsibility 4: [Quality Administration of ERP]
Main activities

• 1. Provide training for the ERP system for new users.
• 2. Provide directions, prioritization and oversight for item setup and Bill of Material Reviews.
• 3. Provide support to Production, Supply Chain, etc. where corrections are needed for the system.
• 4. Ensure issues and improvements are communicated and tracked with US and HQ IT departments.

Expected results: The ERP is managed in a quality fashion, ensuring data is traceable and accurate.

Area of responsibility 5: [Team Facilitation]
Main activities

• 1. Coordination of assigned work, Performance Appraisals and Implementation of Disciplinary Procedure (where
• appropriate) with coordination and consultation of the Department Manager.
• 2. Development and direction of annual QA Disposition Goals to ensure continuous growth of personnel,
• disposition improvements.
• 3. Acts as a resource for various departments in resolving their Inventory management needs and makes
• recommendations for policy or procedure reformation when applicable.
• 4. Working collaboratively with all internal/external business partners and key stakeholders to assess material
• control challenges to provide input on solutions utilizing strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating
• skills.
• 5. Partner with other departments interacting with Global & Regional functions including, but not limited to:
• Drug Safety, Quality Assurance/Risk Management, Clinical Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Operations and
• Regulatory to ensure appropriate cross-functional SOPs, policies or work instructions are in place.
• 6. Provide regular updates to senior management functions and participate in the resolution of quality issues by
• fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional relationships.

Expected results:
1.Create formal documented development program for direct reports
2. Group objectives and assigned deadlines are consistently met. Resources are planned and allocated appropriately

Profile
Requirements (Diploma and experience)

• 1. A minimum of 5 years in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in a QA role and related experience.
• 2. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Skills

• 1. Pharmaceutical QA experience required.
• 2. Demonstrated skill in effective team building, communicating with other departments, customers, employees at all levels of the organization.