Director Quality Compliance

Job Description:Job Title: Director Quality ComplianceDepartment: Global QALocation: Overland Park, KSAt Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, we are dedicated to our vision of leading the way to a healthier world for animals. Recognized for our breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and innovative product development, our reputation in the animal-care industry precedes us. More than 3,500 employees keep our reputation strong by bringing us a full range of talent. Wyeth, a Fortune 500 Company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that it is our employees who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop, and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.POSITION PREVIEWThis position is responsible for the development, specification and implementation of the Quality systems, practices and policies related to document and process controls, quality report tracking and analysis. Leads the development of globally, coordinated quality systems (manual or electronic). Responsible for the development, approval, implementation and compliance/consistency of application of global Quality Policies.RESPONSIBILITIES· Responsible for the development, specification, and implementation of the Global Quality systems, practices and Quality Policies. Harmonized quality systems that can be used by all manufacturing sites that meet the best practices identified by the organization. Assures compliance and consistency in support of global manufacturing operations · Function as project leader/coordinator for critical projects implementing Quality Processes and Systems and/pr integration defined within business, and manufacturing strategies. · As required, provides technical input and coordinate availability of resources from other FDAH sites. Works with each site to modify and implement new systems and system enhancements. Oversees each project to completion.· Assess current systems, by evaluating quality systems for each site (Quality systems to include, but not limited to, MIR tracking, change and document control, Trackwise and LIMS systems), and functions as liaison with Information Technology (internal and external resources) to develop, electronic based, compliant Quality systems.· A primary function of this position will be to develop electronic systems to eliminate current manual systems.· Provide critical analyses and investigations, with respect to quality systems to assure compliance with governing authorities in support of quality systems and business strategies.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in Microbiology, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or Information Technology7-10 years industry experience and demonstrated mastery of cGLP, or cGMP compliance. Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information, visit our website at http://www.wyeth.com Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth, including all of its divisions, is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals. Minimum Education Required: MastersYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: About 25%This company may offer relocation assistance.       www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an equal opportunity employer that shares the vision of a diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void.Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.