Overview THE POSITION The Quality Assurance Operations Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) at a veterinary vaccine manufacturing site, ensuring full compliance with GMP requirements and BI AH global quality standards. The role ensures that all quality systems, operational processes, and manufactured or distributed products remain in a state of control. The QAOs Manager leads the QA Operations team, supports regulatory compliance, drives quality culture, and ensures alignment with the global quality network and the site mission. Responsibilities Ensure implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Quality Systems in alignment with GMP (Eudralex Vol. 4, Annex 1, 2, 11) and quality guidelines; Maintain and promote a strong Quality Culture by ensuring an effective QMS across the site Ensure compliance with cGMP, local regulations, and Corporate Quality requirements Guarantee Data Integrity compliance and act as interface for computer system management and validation; Review and approve Master Batch Records, specifications, and key GxP documents; ensure documentation accuracy, compliance, and data integrity Participate in internal and regulatory audits and inspections, providing documentation support and subject matter expertise; uphold high standards of traceability and completeness Manage deviations, CAPAs, and change controls in alignment with GMP and Corporate procedures Oversee root‑cause analysis and complaint investigations; support GMP‑relevant projects; act as Self‑Inspection System Owner; ensure timely batch record review; maintain inspection readiness; ensure compliance with internal procedures, safety (D.Lgs. 81/2008), environmental and biosafety requirements; promote quality, safety, and biosafety culture Requirements Education: Degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Veterinary Medicine, or another relevant Life Science disciplin