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Valent BioSciences · 2 days ago

Compliance Supervisor - Valent BioSciences, LLC

Osage, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $108K/yr

6+ years exp

Valent BioSciences LLC is a leading company in the biorational products industry for agriculture, public health, and forestry. The Compliance Supervisor will oversee quality and compliance systems at the Osage facility, managing a team and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Hiring Manager

Nicole Meirick

Responsibilities

Lead quality and compliance activities including audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process improvements

Supervise and mentor Documentation and Compliance Specialists to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory expectations

Act as Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) for EPA FIFRA GLP (40 CFR Part 160) studies and ensure proper documentation, reporting, and study integrity

Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs), test records, and product batch release in LIMS and SAP

Serve as backup to the Sr. Quality Manager, supporting plant-wide quality initiatives and oversight of compliance metrics

Manage and maintain quality systems including LIMS, SAP (Quality functions), and OpenText

Oversee configuration, validation, access control, and data integrity to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Partner with IT to ensure system upgrades, integrations, and training are effectively implemented to support users across QA, QC, and manufacturing

Ensure accurate documentation and secure record retention across electronic systems

Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements

Coordinate internal and external audits, management reviews, and CAPA follow-ups

Track and report key quality performance indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives

Facilitate employee training and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and documentation practices

Manage the customer complaint process from intake through investigation and closure, ensuring effective communication with internal teams and customers

Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities to assess nonconforming materials and define appropriate disposition actions

Trend and report complaint and MRB data to identify recurring issues and recommend systemic improvements

Prepare summary reports for management review, audits, and regulatory submissions

Provide compliance expertise and support to cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs

Develop and manage compliance-related projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement through training, coaching, and collaboration

Participate in site initiatives to strengthen audit readiness and operational excellence

Qualification

ISO 9001 complianceISO/IEC 17025 complianceCGMP standardsLIMSSAPPublic speakingContinuous improvementLeadershipInterpersonal communicationWriting skills

Preferred

Masters or bachelor's degree in microbiology, chemistry, or biology from an accredited university with 6+ years of quality or compliance related experience and management

Previous experience in manufacturing in a cGMP environment for products used in agriculture and animal feed

Understanding of cGMP standards for Animal Feed Industry and EPA regulation for agriculture products

Managed ISO programs

Good interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing skills; ability to build relationships needed for program success

Ability to analyze statistics and identify trends and perform cost/benefit analysis for efficient allocation of limited resources

Ability to ensure specifications for a product or service are met, and monitor progress and compliance through regular inspections

A proven leader – adept at coaching, mentoring, and developing talent

Benefits

High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans

5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus

Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions

Financial assistance programs to support your goals

Life and disability insurance for added security

Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days

Company

Valent BioSciences

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development and commercialization of biorational products for the agricultural, public health and forest health markets.

Founded in 2000

Libertyville, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees