QA Compliance Lead - Afternoons

Job Title: QA Compliance Lead - Afternoons  (2:00p.m. to 10:30p.m.)
Location: Pomona, CA (In-office)
Position Type: Full-time, 
Vacancy Status: This position is vacant
AI Disclosure in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants

Purpose of the Position/ Role Summary

The QA Compliance Lead is the senior-most QA Compliance resource supporting manufacturing operations and serves as the primary day-to-day quality lead.

This role ensures consistent execution of cGMP compliance activities, including batch record review, deviation investigations, CAPA oversight, and audit readiness. The Lead acts as a key partner to the QA Manager by driving quality processes, supporting regulatory readiness, and providing guidance to QA Compliance Associates.

Key Responsibilities
•    Own day-to-day QA compliance activities across manufacturing, ensuring timely batch review and product                  release in accordance with GMP standards.
•    QA oversight of manufacturing, including label control and issuance and in-process inspections.
•    Lead deviation investigations, OOS events, and non-conformances, including root cause analysis and CAPA                development.
•    Review and approve QA documentation (batch records, deviations, CAPAs) prior to QA Manager escalation                  where required.
•    Serve as primary QA contact on the floor, providing real-time guidance to Associates, operators, and                            supervisors.
•    Conduct and support internal audits to ensure adherence to SOPs, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
•    Support regulatory inspections and customer audits, including preparation, hosting support, and follow-up                  actions.
•    Monitor QA systems and quality trends, escalating risks and recommending improvements.
•    Support SOP and document updates to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
•    Coach and mentor QA Compliance Associates on investigations, documentation, and GMP expectations.
•    Partner cross-functionally with Operations, QC, and other teams to drive a culture of quality and compliance.

Additional Notes:
•    Working conditions: warehouse and production environments. Exposure to noise, chemicals and machinery. PPE        required in certain areas.
•    Physical demands: Walking, standing, occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds).
•    May require work outside regular hours or weekends.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.  

Competencies Required for the Role

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, to listen - help facilitate sharing of information between people. It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information.  The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, confirm understanding, communicate using data and facts.  Exhibit willingness to listen and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others. Express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.
FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance.  Respects others. 
ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING – is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.  Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations.  Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this. 
RESULTS ORIENTATION – The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own department’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7 years in pharmaceutical QA / GMP environment
• Strong experience in:

            - Batch record review & product release

            - Deviation investigations & CAPA systems

            - Audit support (FDA/customer)

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make quality-based decisions
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Proven ability to coach others without formal authority

What We Offer
•    Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)     
•    401(k) plan for retirement savings
•    Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
•    Life insurance
•    Employee assistance program

About Bimeda
Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees eight state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

More info at www.bimedacareers.com

Bimeda is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.