Advisor-Quality Assurance

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The Quality Assurance Advisor is responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System at the Elanco Fort Dodge site. The position responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate quality standards while supporting operational excellence and inspection readiness. The position focuses on owning and executing tasks related to Self-Inspections, Quality Governance, Quality Systems, Quality Projects, and Computer System Quality Assurance.

• Self-Inspection and Audits: Implement and maintain the site self-inspection program, lead self-inspections, train auditors, and participate in external audits
• Quality Governance: Develop and maintain the Site Quality Plan and Site Master File, oversee Quality Lead Team and/or Change Review Board as needed and report on the overall state of control to the senior leadership team
• Quality Systems: Performs periodic reviews and document updates, owns change control action items and CAPAs toward timely completion
• Quality Projects: Project management of Quality initiatives to improve the site Quality Management System
• Computer System Quality Assurance: Provides GxP oversight for computerized systems

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field with a minimum of 5 years technical and/or quality experience in Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with applicable Global Regulatory, Quality and ISO standards such as FDA (Food and Drug Administration), EU (European Union), GMP, and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
• Proven quality assurance experience in a regulated environment.

• M.S degree is preferred.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, databases, and quality principles.
• Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work on a team and lead without authority.
• Technical writing skills.

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