Quality & Regulatory Systems Manager

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Quality & Regulatory Systems Manager based in United States.**

This role offers the opportunity to lead and enhance quality and regulatory systems that support the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products. You will play a key role in building scalable processes across supplier quality, document control, regulatory compliance, and commercialization activities. Working cross-functionally with quality, regulatory, R&D, supply chain, and operations teams, you will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, using data-driven insights to strengthen quality performance and business growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoys creating systems that deliver lasting impact.

### Accountabilities

The Quality & Regulatory Systems Manager will oversee critical quality management processes, supplier governance, and regulatory compliance initiatives while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

• Lead supplier quality and contract manufacturer approval programs to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Develop supplier scorecards, monitor performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate supplier and external manufacturing audits in partnership with internal quality and sourcing teams.
• Manage Quality Management System (QMS) processes, including document control, change management, CAPAs, non-conformances, variances, and master documentation.
• Maintain centralized document management systems, ensuring accurate version control, approvals, distribution, and accessibility.
• Design and improve quality workflows, repositories, and tracking tools that support scalability and operational efficiency.
• Develop quality dashboards, KPIs, executive reports, and supplier performance metrics to monitor system effectiveness.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends and risks, and implement corrective actions to strengthen compliance and operational performance.
• Manage regulatory registrations, renewals, labeling requirements, and compliance activities across applicable jurisdictions.
• Support commercialization efforts by ensuring supplier approvals, material qualifications, packaging reviews, and regulatory requirements are completed on schedule.
• Coordinate change management initiatives and facilitate collaboration across quality, regulatory, R&D, supply chain, operations, and external partners.
• Build scalable governance processes that support innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance and product quality.

## Requirements

The ideal candidate combines expertise in quality systems, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and continuous improvement with strong analytical and project management capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 7 years in quality, regulatory, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Quality, Food Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, AAFCO, animal food regulations, supplier quality systems, state registrations, and external manufacturing oversight.
• Experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS), document control, change management, supplier governance, and specification management.
• Proven ability to develop dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and reporting tools using quality and operational data.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities and cross-functional programs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and business analysis capabilities.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

## Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of **$110,000 - $120,000**.
• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Full-time exempt position.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on product quality and innovation.
• Cross-functional collaboration with quality, regulatory, R&D, supply chain, and operations leaders.
• Professional growth through ownership of strategic quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to help build scalable quality and regulatory processes that support long-term business success.