Quality Assurance Director

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a GTC (Gene Transfer Center) Quality Assurance Manager to provide high quality Technical Services to our own, contracted and customer boar studs. The position has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of quality assurance and control measures to ensure the highly efficient production of superior quality semen doses yielding maximum reproductive performance in customers and company owned farms. In that position the GTC Quality Assurance Manager will collaborate closely with regional resources within the global male reproduction team. Further the position will act as a “liaison manager” to major AI vendors with control and oversight on the “Preferred Vendor Program”.

The successful candidate is able work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment, including the ability to multi-task and anticipate needs while managing competing priorities and maintaining attention to detail. The candidate will also possess strong communication skills, both verbally and in written form, as well as organizational skills.

This position is located remotely in the US and requires regular international travel to support local entities and key customers based on business needs.

The salary range for this position in the US is $100,000 - $125,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

We would also consider employees working in other countries where Genus does business in LATAM and EMEA. Compensation and benefits would be aligned to that country.

You Will

• Develop, maintain quality assurance and control systems for key customer, contracted, and owned GTCs
• Drive efficiency initiatives with global key accounts to improve genetic dissemination
• Enable local resources to take advantage of quality control results and take action to address risks, discover opportunities
• Audit the QA programs of AI vendors supplying materials to PIC GTC’s and advise Production business leaders in selecting safe, high-quality materials
• Manage relevant research projects specific to GTC quality control and reproduction
• Partner with and support Key Account Managers in the management of key accounts and collaborate with the relevant parties as necessary
• Travel approximately 50% internationally

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• English language proficiency
• Advanced degree in animal, agricultural, veterinary or life science
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing or consulting Gene Transfer Centers, including in-depth knowledge in quality assurance and control processes in the area of agriculture or bioscience
• Basic understanding of data analytics and statistics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish language skills

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off).

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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