Quality Assurance (QA) Operation Manager

We're hiring a Quality Assurance (QA) Operation Manager for our Beit Shemesh site, reporting to Global Vaccines Quality Director.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in daily quality operations, ensuring real-time support for Manufacturing, QC, and Compliance teams (Hand-on).
• Develop, and retain talent in QA, ensuring the team possesses the right GMP expertise, problem-solving skills, and risk-based decision-making capabilities.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to embed a culture of proactive quality ownership.
• Support regulatory audits and inspections.
• Develop, improve, and monitor Quality Systems to ensure compliance with EU GMP and Israel Veterinary Services regulations.
• Oversee deviation management, approve CAPAs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Write, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide quality oversight during active processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
• Identify and correct weaknesses, procedural gaps, and policy exceptions to optimize quality control and assurance.
• Provide training to employees on quality procedures and compliance.

Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure they meet the organization's quality standards.

Job requirements:

• Prior experience interfacing with and managing inspections performed by regulatory bodies.
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in leadership roles within a GMP-regulated biologics, vaccines, or sterile manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in EU GMP, regulatory inspections, risk-based QA strategies, and digital transformation in quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, optimize QA processes, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of Industry Compendia, regulations, and standards including USP / Ph. Eur, GMP, EMA, and ICH
• High-level English required, Hebrew fluency.