Compliance Manager

Our client is an ingredient partner with some of the globe’s largest product brands. This leading manufacturer of bulk cannabinoids is represented by a team that is built on a premise to not only be a CBD industry leader by volume, but one which focuses on constant innovation while always ensuring quality is first. They are one of the few cGMP, ISO 9001: 2015 and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Certified hemp facilities in the United States. The team will do whatever it takes to go above and beyond industry standard, instead of just the bare minimum requirements.

As the Compliance Director you ensure the effectiveness of the organizations Quality Management System for all operations and as a liaison to client interactions with the sales team. This position will report between the General Manager and the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the development and maintenance of effective quality documents by collaborating with the assigned areas of operation, liaising with other areas/departments for cross functional topics

Be the ‘single point of contact’ for auditors and regulatory inspectors, facilitating and following up on audits and regulatory inspections

Provide leadership and training to operations colleagues in case of audits and inspections

Analyze and discuss trends and changes in regulations and their impact on revenue

Interpret new or updated regulations and guidelines, policies, and procedures as necessary and provide interpretation and consultation to your colleagues and clients regarding these topics

Embody the company’s ‘culture of quality’, identifying and promoting process improvement opportunities in both the operations or QA

Develop training materials and/or deliver training to assure quality awareness all around

Meet agreed-upon timelines and quality objectives

Take responsibility for the QA department’s quality documents and resolution of deviations

Work with the sales and marketing team when needed as a SME during regulation updates and new product development

Requirements:

Background in Chemistry, Biology, or similar field of study coming up through a Quality Management/Audit background

Quality mindset and a big interest for customers, high sense of diplomacy and confidentiality

Track-record of at least 5 years’ experience in quality assurance in Food/CPG/Pharma or similar laboratory setting

Strong affinity with international guidelines and regulations related to cannabinoid/hemp research and the ability to make decisions based on appropriate interpretations

Strong project management (Asana) and people management skills in a matrix environment

Excellent communications skills; often conversing with leadership, external agencies, and clients