R&D Senior Quality Specialist

As a Senior Quality Specialist, you’ll helm our quality game, ensuring every product meets regulatory standards and consumer trust. You thrive on fast-paced innovation and bring unwavering attention to detail. You will own, optimize, and build our Quality Management System (QMS).You’ll play a pivotal role in bringing new, scientifically grounded sports nutrition products to life—not just ensuring quality, but defining it. As the gatekeeper of product integrity, you’ll partner closely with R&D to champion quality from concept through commercialization. Whether it’s ready-to-mix supplements, RTD beverages, bars, or gummies, your expertise will ensure every product delivers what it promises—great taste, rock-solid compliance, and real nutritional impact.Job ResponsibilitiesManage and improve Quality Management System (QMS), including SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documents.Oversee Change Control, Document Control, and CAPA processes.Review and approve Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), Batch Production Records (BPRs), and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).Ensure compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 111/117), NSF, and other third-party certifications.Support internal and external audits; lead supplier quality audits.Maintain product and process traceability and ensure data integrity in documentation and electronic systems.Lead deviation investigations and Non-Compliance reporting directly with manufacturers.Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to resolution.Monitor the effectiveness of quality-related corrective actions.Support raw material and finished product release processes.Collaborate with internal/external laboratories for analytical testing and method validation.Oversee stability study protocols and reports.Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Legal to ensure quality is built into products and processes.Serve as the Quality representative in product commercialization projects.Provide training to team members on quality policies, cGMPs, and procedures.Mentor junior QA/QC personnel and support onboarding of new employees.