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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. Â
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist/Food Safety Technician
Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist - External to join our Quality Assurance team. This position will be responsible for conducting all external Quality Assurance functions, which includes assessing Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), applicable regulations (including, but not limited to, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and European Medicines Agency (EMA), and relevant company policies. Furthermore, this role will provide Quality Assurance oversight for Virbac material suppliers, service providers, and contract laboratories as required. Given the requirement for international travel, the successful candidate must possess or be able to quickly obtain a valid passport.
Qualified candidates should possess experience in the following areas:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Quality Assurance Auditing and/or Engineering
Batch Record review for drug products
Experience with regulatory bodies (FDA, USDA, EMA)
Food/Feed Manufacturing
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification
Food Safety Plans
Location Requirement:
Strong preference for candidates situated in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Bonus Opportunities
401k Match: 6%
Paid Time Off (All Prorated):
13 Company-paid Holidays
15 Vacation Days
5 Personal Days
5 Floating Holidays
Growth Opportunities
A Senior Specialist applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Responsibilities may include:
• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
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