Associate Manager, Nicotine Quality Commercialization

About the role

We are seeking an Associate Manager, Nicotine Quality Commercialization, to join our team in Richmond VA. This role supports quality assurance and commercialization for nicotine products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards from development through launch.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and define project-appropriate quality strategies for innovative product manufacturing and implement according to project timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as contract manufacturers, Product Development, Marketing, Packaging Services, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs to assure compliance with product quality and regulatory requirements.
• Establish project-specific Quality Management System (QMS) for innovative product manufacturing in compliance with Altria Quality Requirements (control plans, SOPs, records, etc).
• Provide evaluation, input, requirements, and training for development and implementation of QMS documentation, records, and quality standards/controls.
• Support quality activities for innovative product manufacturing: change controls, investigations, CAPAs, risk assessments, evaluating change controls for product impact (e.g., specifications, QMS system, regulatory, product supply, implementation timing, impact to qualified/validated state).
• Support the generation of innovative product manufacturing submissions documentation for regulatory reporting.
• Provide support for internal audits and FDA inspections (PMTA pre-approval).
• Communicate regarding projects/activities to ensure alignment on expectations, timing, and next steps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years’ experience working in quality or regulatory in an FDA regulated industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of various legal, regulatory, and quality assurance principles required.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, priorities and tasks, and work across multiple operations/functions to execute quality initiatives.
• Experience utilizing project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc)
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and critical processes in manufacturing regulated products.
• Must be resourceful in detecting trends, problems, and opportunities for improvements as well as assisting in decision-making and developing recommendations.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• Volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Pay

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $104,900.00 - $152,150.00.

Schedule

A 37.5-hour workweek.