Global Quality Assurance Leader

Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Seed Operations Quality Assurance Leader in Johnston IA. This position drives the global implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) by ensuring quality policies, requirements, work processes, tools and training are implemented and maintained. Analyzes quality system data to drive continuous improvement and ensure the QMS aligns with ISO 9001 requirements.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a hybrid role working in-office Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a Global Seed Operations QMS leader and Process Owner, ensuring consistent implementation of quality policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop regional QA Specialists to drive global alignment and capability.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and execute the global QA strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to deploy best practices and strategic priorities.
• Lead global quality incident management, reporting, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate regional and global Management System Reviews and drive corrective actions.
• Lead QA capital planning and prioritize investments based on business needs and risk.
• Provide governance and direction for quality management systems and tools.
• Ensure quality systems support product launches, accreditation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer, operational, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate global internal and external audit planning, execution, and auditor development with the Global Stewardship function.
• Maintain ownership of assigned Record Retention categories and related compliance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Agricultural Sciences, Business/Business Management, Seed science, or a related discipline

What Skills You Need

• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, risk management, process management, auditing principles, and continuous improvement
• Experience and proven proficiency in computer systems and programs including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and tend to pick up quickly on new software.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail who knows how to prioritize work and has excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to travel abroad
• Ability to translate strategy into execution

What Makes You Stand Out

• Project Management experience
• Seed Operations experience
• Proven ability to lead global teams
• ASQ certification

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.