DIRECTOR OF QUALITY- ANIMAL HEALTH PHARMA Grasslands Recruitment Specialists is recruiting a full‑time, on‑site office‑based experienced Director of Quality‑ Animal Health Pharmaceuticals. This position will be based in rural SW Ontario and will work for a Canadian market‑leading manufacturer of animal health medicants and other animal health care products. Our client is Health Canada licensed, FDA approved, and HACCP certified, and occupies a dominant position in their market. In this full‑time, permanent Director of Quality role, you will have responsibility for setting, leading, and continuously improving the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions across the organization. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, robust laboratory and quality systems, and a strong, embedded quality culture across the business. This key management position earns a competitive salary of $150,000.00/year DOE. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including an RSP match, health benefits, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the COO, the Director of Quality leads the QA Manager and the QC Lab Manager and works cross‑functionally with Operations, Regulatory and R&D Leadership to support both day‑to‑day execution and long‑term company improvement. Key areas of responsibility and oversight include:



Quality Leadership and Culture Regulatory Compliance and Quality Systems Laboratory and Technical Operations Computerized Systems and Validation LIMS and Laboratory Software Documentation and Writing QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or a closely related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in quality and/or laboratory leadership roles within a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, cannabis). Demonstrated qualified experience working directly within a laboratory setting. Strong leadership background spanning both QC and QA functions. Strong performance orientation, and ability to motivate and coach others to achieve their full potential. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong leadership skills with the ability to support a team to understand and implement a customer‑oriented, quality‑driven approach that upholds high standards and achieves a high level of customer satisfaction. Preference and ability to live and work in a rural setting of SW Ontario. APPLY If you feel that you would be a good fit for this senior quality management position, please submit your application through the company’s online portal or email your resume to Questions may be addressed in confidence to Mike Bachner at. Individuals who hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Canadian Residency need only apply. While we welcome and appreciate your interest, only candidates closely aligned with the ideal profile will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Quality (Stratford)
🏢 Grasslands Recruitment Specialists - Canadian Ag Recruiter
📍 Stratford