Quality Manager

About Us
We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries developing the world’s first biosecurity platform built to combat critical pest threats to human health, food security and the environment. With a deep commitment to trust, integrity and collaboration, Flyttr has become the trusted partner of governments, industries, philanthropies and communities seeking to make bold advancements on the biggest pest threats of our time.
We work with urgency because lives and livelihoods depend on it. Successful candidates will find Flyttr to be an exhilarating place to do their best work and will find that every person at Flyttr plays a critical role in a dynamic, exciting, team-oriented culture.
Role Overview
You will establish and maintain a robust quality culture, ensure ongoing USDA inspection readiness, uphold the highest standards of data integrity and documentation compliance, effectively manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control(QC) operations, and provide quality leadership that supports the successful delivery of the New World Screwworm programme while protecting regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System
Develop, review, approve, and maintain quality procedures, policies, and work instructions within the global Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure compliance with applicable USDA requirements, internal standards, ISO 9001, and industry best practices.
Manage document control processes and ensure documentation remains current and compliant.
Oversee deviation, non-conformance, CAPA, change control, and risk management processes for the site.
Quality Assurance Oversight
Ensure production, laboratory, and support operations are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
Review and approve quality-related documentation, investigations, deviations, and corrective actions.
Conduct routine quality audits and inspections of facilities, laboratories, and production areas.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Quality Control Oversight
Oversee QC sampling, testing, monitoring, and data review activities
Ensure environmental monitoring, process monitoring, and quality control programmes are performed effectively.
Review trends and implement actions to address adverse quality indicators
Ensure laboratory equipment, instruments, and systems remain qualified, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
Inspection and Regulatory Readiness
Act as the primary host and quality representative for USDA inspections, regulatory audits, customer visits, and external assessments
Ensure the facility maintains a constant state of inspection readiness.
Coordinate responses to inspection observations, audit findings, and regulatory requests
Support preparation and review of regulatory submissions and compliance documentation as required.
Data Integrity and Documentatio
Ensure all quality records, laboratory records, and batch records comply with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Promote and enforce compliance with ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, and Available)
Establish and maintain robust data integrity practices across all quality systems.
Training and Quality Culture
Ensure all personnel are appropriately trained and qualified for assigned duties.
Maintain training records and competency assessment programmes
Monitor training compliance and ensure training requirements are completed within established timelines.
Promote a proactive quality culture through coaching, mentoring, and employee engagement
Reporting and Metrics
Develop, monitor, and report Quality KPIs to senior management on a routine basis.
Analyse quality trends and provide recommendations for improvement
Prepare and present quality performance reports during management review meetings.
Support strategic decision-making through effective use of quality data and metrics.
Leadershi
Provide leadership, direction, and development to QA and QC personnel
Foster strong cross-functional relationships with operations, facilities, laboratories, and leadership teams.
Support organisational growth while maintaining compliance and quality standards
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in quality management, Biological Sciences, Entomology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quality Management role and inimum of 3 years' experience leading quality systems within a regulated environment
Demonstrated experience hosting and supporting regulatory inspections and audits.
Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, Good Documentation Practices, and data integrity requirements
Experience managing investigations, CAPAs, change controls, deviations, and risk assessments.
Proven ability to analyse quality metrics and present KPIs to senior leadership.
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and site requirements, including laboratory safety and biosafety protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within a New World Screwworm, sterile insect technique (SIT), entomology, biological production, agricultural, veterinary, biotechnology, or animal health environment.
Experience working with USDA-regulated programmes or facilities
Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and biological production processes.
Certification in Quality Management or Quality Auditing (ASQ CQM, CQA, or equivalent)
Behavioral Requirements

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No