QA Operations Sr. Manager

QA Operations Sr. ManagerAt Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better. This is Our Purpose.We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in the field of contrast products since the last 95 years ,we continuously innovate.

We dedicate 10% of our revenue to Research & Development such as to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life of patients.Achieve, Cooperate, Care and Innovate are the values ​​that we share and practice on a daily basis.Working at Guerbet is not only being part of a multicultural team of 2,600 people across more than 20 countries, but, it is above all about playing a unique role in the future of medical imaging.For more information on Guerbet, go to and follow Guerbet on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram and YoutubeWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORThe QA Operations Sr. Manager will be operating in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization’s framework, company’s procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for.The QA Operations Sr. Manager provides quality leadership and oversight across site operations, including materials, manufacturing, warehouse activities, quality interfaces, and product release. This role partners closely with cross‑functional leaders to ensure robust processes, effective risk management, and consistent delivery of compliant, high‑quality products.

As a member of the Site Quality Leadership Team, the role drives a strong quality culture, supports continuous improvement, and translates regulatory expectations into practical, sustainable operational practices.YOUR ROLEQuality Oversight of Site OperationsProvide independent QA oversight and partnership across all operational activities, including incoming materials, warehouse, manufacturing, QC, and product disposition.Ensure operational processes are designed and executed in compliance with GMP, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, and internal quality standards.Partner with operational leaders to ensure processes are robust, capable of right-first-time execution, and support operational decision-making.Ensure timely escalation of significant quality risks to site leadership and the Head of Quality.Apply quality risk management principles (ICH Q9) in all operational decision-making.Quality Culture & Operational ExcellenceAct as a catalyst for a strong quality culture, providing guidance and coaching to operational teams.Ensure QA presence in operations through Manufacturing QA and other QA Operations teams.Translate regulatory expectations into practical, meaningful practices.Promote proactive identification of risks, operational issues, and improvement opportunities.Support teams in analyzing situations, addressing root causes, and implementing sustainable improvements.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness and operational performance.Oversight of Quality Events and InvestigationsProvide oversight for quality events impacting operations, including exceptions, non‑conformances, and OOS results.Drive timely, scientifically sound investigations focused on root cause and effective, sustainable corrective and preventive actions.Responsible appropriate escalation, communication, and closure of significant quality events.Batch Disposition & Product ReleaseOversee batch record review and product disposition processes.Ensure robust review processes support compliant and timely product release.Assess and address quality issues impacting batch disposition.Sterility AssuranceProvide leadership for sterility assurance via the Sterility Assurance function.Ensure implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site Contamination Control Strategy (CCS).Oversee contamination control practices, aseptic manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and utilities microbiological risks.Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and industry best practices for sterile product manufacturing.Continuous Improvement & QA Operational ProjectsLead QA-driven projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives.Promote structured problem solving, risk management, and sustainable implementation of improvements.Ensure QA support for operational transformations and site-level projectsPerforms other duties as assigned by managementDepartment Specific/Non-Essential Functions:Participate in site initiatives, inspections, audits, and special projects as assignedSupport cross‑functional quality improvement or cultural initiativesProvide mentorship, training, or ad hoc guidance to quality or operations staffContribute to site readiness activities and leadership forums as neededPerforms other duties as assigned by managementYOUR BACKGROUNDRequired QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline.10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environmentExtensive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing under GMP regulations.Strong experience in QA oversight of operations and sterile manufacturing preferred.Proven leadership in managing QA teams in a regulated environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience in cross-functional operational settings and continuous improvement initiatives.Experience partnering with Operations, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply ChainAbility to influence across organizational levels and drive a strong quality cultureExperience in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)Reason to join USMuch more than a Competitive salary,We offer continued personal development. When you join Guerbet, you :Are choosing a global leader with recognized expertise in diagnostic and interventional imaging, Are joining our 2820 collaborators who are committed every day to offering innovative solutions to improve quality of patient’s life all over the world,Are joining a company where we value diversity of talents coming from various horizon.We # Innovate # Cooperate # Care #Achieve at Guerbet. Guerbet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization, we believe that no individual should be discriminated against because of their differences, which includes the following: age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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