Quality Director - Vaccines (Beit Shemesh Site)
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP, Chicago, IL, United States
Quality Director - Vaccines (Beit Shemesh Site)
Phibro is seeking an experienced Quality Director – Vaccines to lead all Quality functions at our vaccines manufacturing site in Beit Shemesh.
This senior leadership role is a member of the Site Leadership Team and holds end‑to‑end responsibility for GMP compliance, regulatory readiness, and quality oversight, ensuring the consistent production of safe, effective, and high‑quality vaccines. The role is critical to protecting Phibro’s license to operate and its reputation with regulators, customers, and global partners.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Quality Culture
Lead and develop QA, QC, and Compliance teams, including managers and team leaders
Build a proactive quality culture grounded in GMP expertise, coaching, and accountability
Drive talent development, succession planning, and competency‑based training
Quality Systems & Strategy
Define and implement Quality policies and systems aligned with EU GMP and regulatory requirements
Own the Quality Management System (deviations, CAPA, change control, risk management, data integrity)
Drive continuous improvement across quality and manufacturing operations
Regulatory Compliance & Audits
Lead regulatory inspections and audits
Ensure timely, effective resolution of audit findings and CAPA execution
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance
Batch Release & Product Oversight
Oversee batch release and product disposition
Review and approve critical manufacturing and QC documentation
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Act as the Quality representative on the Site Leadership Team
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Supply Chain, and TSA to manage quality risks
QC, Animal House & Lifecycle Oversight
Ensure compliant QC operations, testing, validation, and equipment qualification
Provide quality and regulatory oversight of the Animal House, including animal welfare standards
Lead investigations (deviations, OOS, complaints) and product lifecycle improvements
GLP & R&D Support
Provide quality oversight of GLP studies supporting vaccine development
Support method transfer and integration into QC and manufacturing
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related field
10+ years of QA leadership experience in GMP‑regulated environments (vaccines/biologics preferred)
Proven experience leading regulatory inspections
Strong knowledge of EU GMP, ICH, EMA, USP/Ph. Eur.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional influence skills
Experience with digital quality systems and data integrity
Languages: English – high level | Hebrew – fluent
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This senior leadership role is a member of the Site Leadership Team and holds end‑to‑end responsibility for GMP compliance, regulatory readiness, and quality oversight, ensuring the consistent production of safe, effective, and high‑quality vaccines. The role is critical to protecting Phibro’s license to operate and its reputation with regulators, customers, and global partners.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Quality Culture
Lead and develop QA, QC, and Compliance teams, including managers and team leaders
Build a proactive quality culture grounded in GMP expertise, coaching, and accountability
Drive talent development, succession planning, and competency‑based training
Quality Systems & Strategy
Define and implement Quality policies and systems aligned with EU GMP and regulatory requirements
Own the Quality Management System (deviations, CAPA, change control, risk management, data integrity)
Drive continuous improvement across quality and manufacturing operations
Regulatory Compliance & Audits
Lead regulatory inspections and audits
Ensure timely, effective resolution of audit findings and CAPA execution
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance
Batch Release & Product Oversight
Oversee batch release and product disposition
Review and approve critical manufacturing and QC documentation
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Act as the Quality representative on the Site Leadership Team
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Supply Chain, and TSA to manage quality risks
QC, Animal House & Lifecycle Oversight
Ensure compliant QC operations, testing, validation, and equipment qualification
Provide quality and regulatory oversight of the Animal House, including animal welfare standards
Lead investigations (deviations, OOS, complaints) and product lifecycle improvements
GLP & R&D Support
Provide quality oversight of GLP studies supporting vaccine development
Support method transfer and integration into QC and manufacturing
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related field
10+ years of QA leadership experience in GMP‑regulated environments (vaccines/biologics preferred)
Proven experience leading regulatory inspections
Strong knowledge of EU GMP, ICH, EMA, USP/Ph. Eur.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional influence skills
Experience with digital quality systems and data integrity
Languages: English – high level | Hebrew – fluent
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