Manager, Design Quality

About the role

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of initiatives implementing Pharmavite’s quality standards and consumer-focused quality perspective in all phases of product design and development.
• Partnership with technical leaders to conduct risk assessments for products and projects, identifying potential issues and supporting the development of mitigation strategies.
• Development of recommendations for an optimal enterprise approach to quality risk processes during design, innovation, and commercialization, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Advocacy of best practices across the project portfolio, business processes, and product development through the product lifecycle.
• Collaboration with R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure new products are manufacturable and feasible.
• Communication of project and product risks to the Director of Design Quality and other stakeholders, providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Support of ongoing product portfolio maintenance by evaluating quality performance and driving improvements based on consumer feedback and quality data.
• Development and maintenance of quality processes and systems to support innovation and product launches.
• Promotion of a culture of quality and consumer advocacy within project teams.
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the design and development process.
• Preparation and presentation of risk assessments, quality reviews, and project status updates to the Director of Design Quality.
• Support of the Supplier Quality and Verification Program teams to ensure Design Quality requirements are being integrated and supported across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality management, product design, or a related field within consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or nutraceuticals.
• Experience in leading quality initiatives in product development and commercialization.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support quality-focused decision-making.
• Experience with consumer insights and integrating the voice of the customer into product development is a plus.
• Conceptual thinker capable of creating and communicating a framework and organizational structure during design quality.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess project risks and develop actionable solutions.

Benefits

Pharmavite offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive compensation programs, outstanding benefits, and a new recognition program. This package also includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

Pay

Base pay ranges from $117,000.00 to $195,000.00 nationally, with a higher range for candidates in California and the New York metro area. Actual compensation takes into account a wide range of factors unique to each candidate, including geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills.

Schedule

The position is based at Pharmavite’s headquarters and may require occasional travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers.