Quality Assurance & Control Lead – Lyon

About the role

Verley, a biotechnology company developing dairy proteins through precision fermentation, is scaling up to full‑scale manufacturing with external production partners. The Quality Assurance and Quality Control Lead will ensure product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished products and outsourced manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with EU food safety and international standards.
• Develop, review, and manage SOPs, specifications, and all quality documentation.
• Oversee incoming, in‑process, and final product quality checks; review batch records, CoAs, and release decisions.
• Investigate deviations, complaints, and non‑conformities; lead CAPA implementation and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct internal audits at CMOs and support external audits by customers, certification bodies, and regulators.
• Monitor and enforce food safety programs (HACCP, GMP, sanitation, pest control, allergen management) across internal operations and external partners.
• Act as QA liaison for suppliers and CMOs, supporting qualification, monitoring, and quality agreements.
• Train internal stakeholders on QA/QC and food safety requirements and promote a strong quality culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System in a food, biotech, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of EU food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, and related standards.
• Experience conducting audits, managing CAPA, and handling deviations and supplier qualification.
• Ability to work with external contract manufacturing organizations and drive consistent quality standards.

Required skills

• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation
• HACCP
• GMP
• CAPA management
• Food safety regulatory compliance (EU)
• Audit planning and execution