What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Quality - Verona position at CEVA SANTE ANIMALE?
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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.
We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.
Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.
As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.
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Location: Lenexa, KS
Job Summary And Purpose
The Quality Manager leads the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) functions at the Verona site and holds accountability for the integrity of the site Quality Management System (QMS), product release, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional improvement initiatives. This role provides site-wide quality leadership, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory readiness, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement aligned with global quality standards. This position serves as the site’s primary Quality decision-maker, with authority over batch disposition, investigation outcomes, and quality-related operational risk management.
Responsibilities And Key Duties
Strategic Quality Leadership
Education - B.S. degree in microbiology, veterinary science, orequivalent
Work Experience –
Physical Requirements
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This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job.This job description is not an employment contract.Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.
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Education - B.S. degree in microbiology, veterinary science, orequivalent
Work Experience –
Together, let's share our talents.
As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.
We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.
Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.
As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.
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Location: Lenexa, KS
Job Summary And Purpose
The Quality Manager leads the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) functions at the Verona site and holds accountability for the integrity of the site Quality Management System (QMS), product release, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional improvement initiatives. This role provides site-wide quality leadership, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory readiness, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement aligned with global quality standards. This position serves as the site’s primary Quality decision-maker, with authority over batch disposition, investigation outcomes, and quality-related operational risk management.
Responsibilities And Key Duties
Strategic Quality Leadership
- Develop and execute the site Quality strategy in alignment with corporate Quality objectives.
- Serve as site-level owner for Quality Risk Management, including annual risk assessments, mitigation planning, and leadership of cross-functional risk reviews.
- Act as the primary Quality representative for cross-site/global Quality initiatives, audits, and harmonization efforts.
- Serve as Site Contact for USDA-APHIS-VS-CVB-IC.
- Oversee full compliance with USDA/9 CFR/APHIS regulations and corporate Quality Standards.
- Lead and maintain inspection readiness for USDA and internal audits; serve as host and decision authority during inspections.
- Provide regulatory interpretation guidance to site leadership and technical teams.
- Lead the Change Control Program, including Change Control Board chair responsibilities and final approval authority.
- Oversee deviation management as SME; ensure root cause analysis quality, effectiveness checks, and CAPA governance.
- Approve site quality documentation, QMS enhancements, and quality-related capital or process changes.
- Own site-level Quality KPIs and report performance to executive and global Quality leadership.
- Hold final decision-making authority for batch and serial release.
- Oversee QC testing strategy, resource planning, outsourced testing oversight, and laboratory compliance.
- Ensure maintenance of validated test methods and control of method lifecycle management.
- Lead and develop the Quality team; establish staffing strategy, succession planning, and performance management.
- Sponsor cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives impacting product quality, efficiency, or regulatory compliance.
- Maintain minimum 15% weekly presence on the production floor for real-time quality oversight.
- Ensure compliant record storage, sample retention, and data governance.
- Manage Quality department budget, including resource planning and quality-related capital expenditures
- Other duties as assigned.
- Shape solutions out of complexity - Is open and curious of other’s perspectives
- Client focus - Has in mind client satisfaction
- Collaborate with empathy - Has a positive attitude towards collaboration
- Engage and develop - Clarifies short-term directions
- Drive ambition and accountability - Proactively manages own and others work
- Influence others - Communicates transparently
- Ability to lead an audit with relevant time management, investigation posture, adaptability approach, interpersonal relationship skills in various fields.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical development, regulatory and manufacturing sciences with a global overview.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Ceva's organization, products and processes with the ability to bring a comprehensive risk approach.
- Proficiency in continuous improvement tools in order to solve complex issues.
- Knowledge of specific technical standards, guidelines and tools. Capability to challenge counterparts and adapt solution.
- Ability to navigate EQM tools and Electronic Document Management Systems. Capacity to train others.
- Knowledge of quality systems tools and the ability to adapt them to the organization to reach the right level of quality requested by main global regulations (GLP, GCP, GMP). Ability to present them during regulatory inspections.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and networking skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong decision-making skills
- Strong understanding of root cause investigation methods
Education - B.S. degree in microbiology, veterinary science, orequivalent
Work Experience –
- Minimum: 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in a regulated biologics or pharmaceutical environment, including supervisory or leadership experience.
- Preferred: 7–10 years of progressive Quality experience, including leadership of Quality Systems (deviations, CAPA, change control, batch release) and direct interaction with regulatory agencies.
- Experience leading USDA–APHIS inspections preferred.
- Strong understanding of QC laboratory methods including titration in eggs, cell cultures, ELISA, immunofluorescence, sterility testing, extraneous agent testing, and animal testing.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to read, write legibly and understand English to understand safety instructions, procedures, and operational guidelines
- Must be able to stand and move throughout production and QC laboratories for extended periods to perform shopfloor supervision duties (approximately 15% of work time).
- Must be able to visually inspect products, materials, and documentation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
- Must be able to don, doff, and work while wearing required cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gowns, masks, etc.) in accordance with biosafety and compliance protocols.
- Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and production environments.
- May require routine entry into cleanroom or controlled production areas, including compliance with gowning, PPE, and aseptic protocols.
- Exposure to biological materials, laboratory reagents, disinfectants, and standard production noise levels may occur, all within regulated safety limits.
- Must be able to work in environments that require strict adherence to biosafety and biosecurity procedures.
- Work may include occasional irregular hours to support production schedules, audits, or regulatory inspections.
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This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job.This job description is not an employment contract.Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.
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Education - B.S. degree in microbiology, veterinary science, orequivalent
Work Experience –
- Minimum: 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in a regulated biologics or pharmaceutical environment, including supervisory or leadership experience.
- Preferred: 7–10 years of progressive Quality experience, including leadership of Quality Systems (deviations, CAPA, change control, batch release) and direct interaction with regulatory agencies.
- Experience leading USDA–APHIS inspections preferred.
- Strong understanding of QC laboratory methods including titration in eggs, cell cultures, ELISA, immunofluorescence, sterility testing, extraneous agent testing, and animal testing.