Senior Quality & Food Safety Site Program Leader

Senior Quality & Food Safety Program Leader

Join us as our new Senior Quality & Food Safety Program Leader

Novonesis is a dynamic global organization with a diverse portfolio of biological solutions serving markets around the world. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team supporting the ongoing commitment to bettering our world with biology. The Senior Quality & Food Safety Site Program Leader will report directly to Quality Site Leadership and is responsible for oversight and leadership as it relates to Food Safety and Food Defense at the Novonesis manufacturing site in Madison, Wisconsin. The site manufactures human food products for the dairy and meat industries and dietary ingredients for the human health industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with leading the development of Food Safety and Defense Plans (FSP, FDP), risk assessments and risk mitigations strategies as well as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans.

The candidate will have detailed knowledge regarding Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food safety regulations including 21CFR 117 and 21CFR 121. Further, a working knowledge of industry standards such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Food Safety System Certifications (FSSC).

Primary Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expert and Lead for:

• FSP, FDP and HACCP
• Risk Analysis, Management and Mitigation
• Root Cause Analysis and addressing deviations and non-conformances
• Internal and external audit lead for the Madison site

Working knowledge and experience with FSSC 22000 or other GFSI-recognized scheme (e.g., SQF, BRC) and FSMA Preventive Controls, GMPs

Primary liaison between operational and quality teams ensuring:

• cGMP compliance
• appropriate hygienic design
• sanitation effectiveness
• allergen control
• environmental monitoring
• Serves as mentor for less senior QA specialists

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent in food science, microbiology, dairy science, biotechnology, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in regulated environments in the food industry such as dairy and dietary supplements.
• Previously responsible for authoring and maintaining FSP, FDP, HACCP, Risk Management
• Expert understanding of the principles of food microbiology, chemistry and engineering
• Certified as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for human food

Location: Madison, WI (On-site)

Application deadline: April 29, 2026

Expected salary range: $100,296 - $137,907

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!
• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day!

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.