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Valent BioSciences Sr. Quality Manager- Valent BioSciences, LLC in Osage, Iowa
Sr. Quality Manager
About Us:
Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and o ur products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.
The Valent BioSciences manufacturing site located on an expansive 73-acre site in Osage, IA is a state of the art 130,000 square foot plant and is the largest purpose-built biorational facility in the world. It serves as the manufacturing and quality control center for Valent BioSciences broad portfolio of fermentation products.
Description of Job:
As the Sr Quality Manager at Valent Biosciences, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage the Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Insectary, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) study program, and ISO program for our Osage plant and Libertyville locations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the final product release for our formulated, dried, packaged, and stored products at VBS's contract manufacturing partners. This role requires expertise in standard quality lab practices for EPA-regulated biological products and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This role involves managing staff, ensuring project timelines, and demonstrating leadership in a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Sets QA, and quality planning objectives for the plant.
Lead and guide lab activities to meet strategic goals and manage QA support to align with business needs and timelines.
Participate in the Materials Review Board to address product quality issues.
Manage, develop, and coach QA staff.
Lead product disposition and ensure compliance with GLP, EPA FIFRA, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Maintain and enhance the QMS, ensuring compliance, document control, nonconforming work, CAPA, and internal audits.
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and lab resources, providing technical guidance and leadership.
Interface with various departments (development, operations, quality, compliance, regulatory) to enforce product quality systems.
Foster positive business relationships and make informed operational decisions independently.
Supervise and direct staff, ensuring policy adherence, effective communication, and timely issue resolution.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
A Master's or PhD degree or equivalent, with at least 6 years of science-related experience.
Minimum of 6 years of mid- to senior-level management experience in Quality Management.
Previous experience in manufacturing within a cGMP environment for products used in agriculture and animal feed.
Strong understanding of cGMP standards and EPA regulations for agricultural products.
Proven experience managing ISO programs.
Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking, and writing skills. Ability to build essential relationships for program success.
Ability to analyze statistics, identify trends, and perform cost/benefit analysis to efficiently allocate limited resources.
A proven leader – adept at coaching, mentoring, and developing talent.
What We Offer:
You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more!
We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.
Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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To apply visit:
https://www.valentbiosciences.com/careers/