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Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Analytical Unit Lead

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCarros, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum Bac +2 qualification in Biology or Chemistry and at least five years of technical professional experience in a quality-control laboratory are required.
  • A thorough command of Good Manufacturing Practices and analytical techniques relevant to the activity, such as Biology, Chemistry, or Chromatography, is required.
  • Prior demonstrable experience managing a field team is required.
  • Knowledge of continuous-improvement methods and tools, including the Plan-Do-Check-Act method, and the ability to lead effective action plans addressing quality deviations are required.
  • Strong analytical and organizational abilities, adaptability, and a broad perspective on site profitability are required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure analytical compliance of finished-product dossiers, determine compliance with specifications for the assigned line covering biological raw materials, active ingredients, semi-finished vaccines, and finished products, and provide Certificates of Analysis to Product Quality Assurance.
  • Lead technical investigations into non-conformities, out-of-trend results, and out-of-specification results in partnership with the investigation lead, and propose suitable re-analysis plans.
  • Manage the analytical team by defining its organization, setting SMART objectives, conducting performance evaluations, and proposing training plans and salary reviews.
  • Represent the laboratory at weekly Bio Operational Unit meetings, sharing analytical timelines and service updates with Supply Chain, Production, and Product Quality Assurance.
  • Lead continuous improvement and compliance for the sector by ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S, managing Corrective and Preventive Actions and Change Controls, and actively participating in audits and inspections.

About the Company

Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Virbac provides care, hygiene and nutrition products to prevent, diagnose and treat animal diseases. Its offerings are designed for veterinarians, farmers and pet owners worldwide, delivering complete animal-health solutions through a global network of production sites, sales subsidiaries and R&D centers across five continents. The product approach combines prevention, diagnosis and treatment in veterinary medicine, not limited to a single animal type. What sets Virbac apart is its scale and mix: a broad international footprint (production sites in 12 countries, sales subsidiaries in 36) and a substantial share of sales outside Europe, with a clear focus on both companion animals (roughly 61% of 2025 sales) and farm animals (39%). The company aims to advance animal health by empowering those who care for animals daily, helping people and animals live better together.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Carros, France
Founded
1968

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