Vice President, Quality Assurance – Regulatory Affairs

Role Overview

• Serve as a member of the leadership team, providing direction, advice, and insights into quality and regulatory compliance in all leadership forums.
• Lead and implement QA/RA strategies, policies, and objectives in alignment with company plans while driving growth ambition.
• Develop and implement quality management systems in accordance with FDA guidelines, Unilever standards and industry’s best practices
• Partner with Product, Supply chain, and other functions to ensure timely regulatory deliveries and end-to-end compliance.
• Build and manage a high performing QA and RA teams, and scale resources and capabilities to meet business demand.
• Represent the organization during audits, inspections, and regulatory meetings, providing leadership and expertise
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support innovation, supplier management, risk assessment, and product disposition, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout.
• Participate in external policy and advocacy to create, grow, and protect the business.
• Develop and maintain a supplier qualification and monitoring program supported by comprehensive quality agreements.
• Ensure we distribute compliant products that deliver on our brand promise and meet consumer expectations
• Stays current on FDA and Industry compliance standards, legislation, and trends, and recommends actions to ensure ongoing compliance and audit readiness
• Rely on data and metrics to drive continuous improvements

Requirements

• 15
• 20+ years of quality leadership experience in an FDA regulated industry (Dietary Supplement experience is required)
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or related science field. Advanced degree strongly preferred
• Extensive working knowledge of GMPs under 21 CFR Part 101, 110, 111, and 117 (Dietary Supplement regulatory experience is required)
• Prior experience in managing gummy qualifications and quality operations in a production setting is required
• Hands-on experience in hosting and managing regulatory audits and follow-ups
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence a culture of Quality
• Ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams, delegate tasks effectively, and foster collaboration
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in developing and implementing QMS programs and regulatory frameworks that support organizational growth, innovation, and compliance
• Advanced knowledge of risk management principles, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action processes (CAPA).

Benefits

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team
• We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
• Free product
• And much more!