Regulatory Compliance Associate-Specialist - Quality Operations

Zoetis Spain SL; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13?

401(k) match with company profit

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to oversee US domestic and international activities, focusing on USDA, DEA, and FDA registrations and change controls.

The role supports the DEA Liaison, conducts audits, administers change management, and ensures all outlines and production documents comply with 9 CFR and 21 CFR regulations.

Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years in Manufacturing/Quality operations. On-site hours, occasional extended time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in Manufacturing or Quality Operations.
• Strong knowledge of USDA/FDA/EU regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory registration change controls and annual reviews.
• Support DEA compliance activities including audits and liaison support.
• Ensure Outline Production documents comply with USDA standards and CFR regulations.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and participate in change management activities.
• Support regulatory agency, customer, and internal audits.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Trackwise

LIMS

Veeva Vault

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
• Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Position Summary

This position will conduct US domestic and international regulatory compliance activities for Lincoln Operations with emphasis on USDA, DEA, and FDA activities. This will include registration change controls and annual compliance reviews. This position will provide support to the DEA Compliance Liaison. Hours: 1st Shift. Occasional extended hours/weekend work.

Position Responsibilities

• Management of biological registration change control, including annual outline of production review, outline update, including regulatory change requests and submission action requests. This will include Outline submissions, regulatory communications, and revisions.
• The position will require a thorough knowledge of 21CFR for controlled substances and will provide support for activities associated with DEA compliance, including quarterly audits and compliance management.
• Support annual administrative inspection review, market actions, and recalls.
• This position will manage GMS facility documents, including blueprints and legend updates periodically for multiple GMS sites.
• Perform data collection for Annual Product Reviews: Biological and Pharmaceutical products. Including trending of market actions, rework, recalls, and regulatory notifications to the USDA.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of APHIS/USDA/FDA/EU regulatory requirements associated with the testing and manufacture of veterinary biological and pharmaceutical products.
• Participate on key teams to address quality issues and project improvements.
• Advise management of regulatory deficiencies and recommend actions when products do not meet GMS or government requirements.
• Ensures all Outlines of Production are compliant with contemporary USDA standards, 9 CFR 114, and VSM 800.206.
• Interpretation and enforcement of 9CFR, 21CFR, EU and other regulatory guidelines.
• Support regulatory agency, customer, and internal audits.
• Participation in change management activities.
• Maintain department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Minimum 3 years' relevant experience.

Job level based on years of relevant experience and working regulatory knowledge.

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience at the OTE Lead Level or above in Manufacturing or Quality Operations.
• Greater than 3 years of experience at Associate Staff level position in Manufacturing or Quality Operations.
• Greater than 3 years of experience at a Staff level position in Manufacturing or Quality Operations.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ability to write and review technical documents with high attention to detail.
• Ability to establish appropriate timelines to meet project milestones under minimal supervision.
• High integrity and self-motivation.
• Proven project management skills and organization.
• Ability to develop solutions to routine problems following procedures.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, in addition to proven skills in multitasking and prioritizing projects in support of standard work.
• Strong communication (oral and written) with ability to communicate effectively with Team Members to facilitate completion requests and review from.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues.
• Thorough knowledge of USDA/FDA/EU regulatory requirements associated with the testing and manufacturing of veterinary biological and pharmaceutical products.
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external colleagues.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Trackwise, LIMS, Veeva Vault and SAP.

Physical Position Requirements

This position requires sitting, standing, and walking with occasional extended hours/weekend work.

Notice

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Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment

At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow.

Your opportunities at Zoetis

We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that matter

Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.