Quality Assurance Manager - Systems

Present in more than 100 countries, Virbac is a specialist animal health company with our core business in sheep and cattle products, veterinary pharmaceuticals, as well as a wide range of products for dogs, cats, and horses.   

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique adventure in which the engagement of every one of us contributes to the business’ evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between our managers and employees are key for Virbac. We also offer a great work environment that will allow you to explore new territories and balance your professional and personal life. Finally, fostering engagement also means listening to our people and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible and sustainable approach to our business.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a QA Systems Manager to join the Quality Operations team. This position is based at our Penrith manufacturing facility with responsibilities across our Penrith, Milperra and Crookwell sites.

This position will be integral in managing the QA Systems team across the business in Australia. You will be responsible for ensuring products released for sale meet quality specifications and regulatory compliance and ensuring that key QA systems are in place and meet regulatory and GMP requirements.

Supporting the activities of the QA team, your duties will include:

• Design, development and implementation of Quality systems to ensure compliance with the Australian code of GMP
• Proposes resource requirements and appropriate organisational structure to meet the strategic missions, critical success factors and business outcomes for the department
• Management of QA systems to ensure systems follow a process, are controlled by procedures and have relevant steps documented
• Ensuring all QA systems have an ongoing review and improvement program
• Work with external regulatory bodies to ensure GMP compliance and maintenance
• Management of compliance projects

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• a tertiary qualification in science and/or Quality Management or similar
• demonstrated knowledge of Quality principles, chemistry, microbiology, statistical techniques and GMP
• at least 5 years experience in a technical QA position with preference in a veterinary biological or pharmaceutical organisation
• the ability to supervise and lead a team and possess managerial courage
• the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal situations
• excellent project management skills
• a certificate in Quality auditing would be desirable.

Does this sound like you?  If you have the above-mentioned skills and experience, please apply.

Virbac is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients, and communities.

We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment.