Vice President, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Full Time NEW

This executive leadership role is responsible for defining and driving the global quality assurance and regulatory affairs strategy within a fast-growing consumer health and supplements organization. The position ensures full compliance with FDA regulations while safeguarding product integrity, consumer trust, and brand reputation across a highly regulated environment. You will lead enterprise-wide quality systems, regulatory frameworks, and governance models that support innovation, speed to market, and sustained business growth. Acting as a key member of the leadership team, you will influence strategic decisions, partner with cross-functional executives, and ensure alignment between quality, regulatory, and commercial objectives. The role requires deep expertise in dietary supplement regulations and a strong ability to lead high-performing teams in a dynamic, fast-paced industry. It is both a strategic and hands-on leadership position with significant impact on product safety, compliance, and business success.

Accountabilities

• Lead the overall Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements across all product categories.
• Oversee development and implementation of quality management systems in compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 101, 110, 111, 117) and industry best practices.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing guidance on quality, compliance, and regulatory risk across strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Product, Supply Chain, R&D, and other functions to ensure end-to-end regulatory compliance and timely product delivery.
• Lead, build, and scale high-performing QA/RA teams while fostering a strong culture of quality and accountability.
• Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and external agency interactions, ensuring readiness and effective response management.
• Oversee supplier qualification programs, quality agreements, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data, metrics, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes.
• Support innovation and product development by embedding quality and compliance into early-stage design and commercialization.
• Engage in external regulatory and industry advocacy to support business growth and compliance positioning.

Requirements

• 15-20+ years of progressive leadership experience in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs within FDA-regulated industries.
• Strong dietary supplement industry experience, including deep knowledge of 21 CFR Part 111 and GMP requirements.
• Proven experience in gummy supplement manufacturing and quality operations is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related scientific field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience leading regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance remediation processes.
• Strong expertise in quality systems development, regulatory frameworks, and compliance governance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale large, high-performing QA/RA organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive a culture of quality across all levels.
• Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $248,220 – $303,380 USD.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance (fully or partially employer-paid depending on plan).
• Generous PTO policy including 4 weeks vacation, holidays, and mental health days.
• 100% paid parental leave plus fertility and adoption support benefits.
• Home office, wellness, and communication stipends.
• Remote-first flexibility with up to 30% travel requirements.
• Free product access and additional employee perks.
• Inclusive wellbeing programs covering mental health, life stage support, and preventive care resources.

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