Director of Quality at Ajulia Executive Search – Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Location: Agua Fria, New Mexico
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #25695

Are you looking to make a career change to a pioneering company? This exciting opportunity as a Director of Quality offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Director of Quality could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Design, lead, and continuously advance a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures full compliance with FDA regulations (including cGMP and 21 CFR 111) and internal quality standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all Quality functions, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Compliance, and Validation, ensuring cohesive and compliant operations.
• Ensure and certify that all manufacturing, laboratory, and distribution activities are fully compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Serve as the companys senior quality representative and primary liaison for all regulatory inspections (FDA, state agencies) and third-party audits, ensuring successful outcomes and effective follow-up.
• Own and lead the internal audit program and supplier qualification process, driving timely remediation and closure of compliance gaps.
• Direct and manage Quality Control laboratory operations, including budgeting, equipment calibration and maintenance, method development, and validation.
• Ensure all quality control testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products meets established specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all Quality Assurance systems and processes, including batch record review, deviations, risk assessments, CAPA, change control, MRB, HACCP/Food Safety Plans, and OOS investigations.
• Establish and maintain a robust Document Control System for all quality records, including SOPs, specifications, master batch records, and certificates of analysis, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain role-specific cGMP and QMS training programs to ensure all personnel are properly qualified and current.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QA and QC teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize compliance, efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Food Science, or related field).
• Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive quality management experience within the dietary supplement, natural products, food, or pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing quality functions.
• Demonstrated, hands-on expertise with cGMP compliance is required.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $135K-$150K annually DOE

Ask for: Kristy

Job Id: 25695

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Food Science, or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive quality management experience within the dietary supplement, natural products, food, or pharmaceutical industry
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing quality functions
- Demonstrated, hands-on expertise with cGMP compliance