Vice President of Quality (Louisiana)

Title: Vice President of QualityCompany Type: Nutraceutical CDMOLocation: LouisianaOverview:The Vice President of Quality is responsible for leading and continuously improving all quality systems for a fast‐growing Nutraceutical CDMO, manufacturing dietary supplements across multiple dosage forms. This role owns quality strategy, compliance, and execution, ensuring products are manufactured safely, compliantly, and to the highest standards expected by customers and regulators. The ideal candidate brings deep nutraceutical or regulated manufacturing experience, strong leadership capability, and a hands‐on approach to quality excellence.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with cGMP, FDA, and applicable international standards.Provide strategic leadership to Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams, fostering a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.Serve as the site quality authority, ensuring quality objectives support operational performance and customer commitments.Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:Ensure full compliance with FDA dietary supplement cGMPs (21 CFR Part 111), DSHEA requirements, and customer quality standards.Act as the primary quality contact for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third‐party certifications.Ensure timely and effective responses to audit observations, regulatory findings, and customer corrective actions.Quality OperationsOversee batch record review and release, deviations, CAPAs, change control, complaints, and investigations.Ensure effective raw material, in‐process, and finished product quality controls are in place.Partner closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations to support efficient, compliant production.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or related discipline.10+ years of progressive quality experience in nutraceutical or pharmaceutical or CDMO manufacturing environments.Proven leadership experience managing Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control teams.Strong working knowledge of dietary supplement regulations, cGMPs, and FDA inspection readiness.Experience supporting customer and regulatory audits with successful outcomes.Ability to balance regulatory rigor with practical manufacturing needs in a fast‐paced environment.