What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Quality Lead position at NativePath?
Product Development Quality Lead
NativePath seeks an experienced Quality Lead to join our Product Development Team! By overseeing raw material testing, in-process quality checks, and finished product release, you will ensure that our products meet the highest safety, compliance, and quality standards. You will manage FDA, third-party, and customer audits, conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances, and qualify suppliers through audits. Additionally, you will collaborate with R&D to validate new formulations, train staff on GMP and regulatory updates, and establish KPIs for defect rates and audit outcomes. Your expertise in FDA cGMP, DSHEA, and global regulations, as well as your experience with analytical testing methods and ERP/MES systems, will be crucial in driving our commitment to excellence.
If you have proven success in the food and supplement industries in maintaining product quality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess extreme detail orientation, we invite you to contribute your expertise to our mission of guiding people on the path to eating, moving, and living in harmony with their biology.
Who are we?We’re firm believers that the Standard American Diet is the pitfall to several of the preventable health conditions arising in our society today (including heart disease, diabetes, and neurological disorders). That’s why we created NativePath—a health & wellness company that blends Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Science to offer over 30 different supplements, monthly wellness challenges, and free courses to restore and reset people's health. Since 2017, over 1 million people have gotten “On The Path” with us and, by doing so, have reversed pain, renewed energy, and aged more gracefully.
We provide a rewarding, collaborative, and exciting work environment focusing on personal growth. Our leaders host weekly company-wide culture calls designed to foster team spirit, encourage movement, and build our community. In 2023, the entire company was flown to a ranch in Tucson, AZ, for team-building activities and had a blast while doing it!
If the above resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with FDA, FTC, and international standards (e.g., Kosher, Non-GMO).
- Develop and enforce SOPs for manufacturing, packaging, and labeling processes.
- Oversee raw material testing, in-process quality checks, and finished product release.
- Manage FDA, third-party, and customer audits, including corrective action implementation.
- Conduct root cause analysis using tools like 8D or Fishbone diagrams for non-conformances.
- Qualify suppliers through audits and maintain quality agreements.
- Collaborate with R&D to validate new formulations and ensure scalability/compliance.
- Train staff on GMP, SOPs, and regulatory updates.
- Establish KPIs for defect rates, audit outcomes, and CAPA closure rates.
- Optimize testing workflows using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Integrate Quality-by-Design (QbD) principles into product development.
- Review manufacturing processes for adherence to specifications (e.g., dissolution rates).
- Stay updated on industry trends (e.g., clean-label demands, novel delivery formats).
- Manage stability studies and shelf-life determinations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivelent) in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field
- Experience in HACCP, SQF, ISO 9001/22000, or Lean Six Sigma is highly desired.
- 2-4 years of experience in quality assurance/control within dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, or food manufacturing.
- Expertise in FDA cGMP (21 CFR 111/117), DSHEA, and 21 CFR 101 labeling requirements.
- Familiarity with analytical testing methods (e.g., HPLC, ICP-MS) for identity, purity, and potency testing.
- Experience managing supplier qualifications and stability studies
- Strong knowledge of global regulations (e.g., EU FSA, Health Canada) for international markets.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, LIMS) for quality monitoring.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring staff and leading cross-functional teams.
- Full-Time
- Non-Exempt
Work Location & Schedule:
- 100% Remote
- Monday-Friday
- $60,000 - $80,000/yr, and discretionary end-of-year bonus opportunity.
- Free NativePath products each month because the well-being of our team members is always top of mind.
- PTO and 9 paid holidays 1 floating holiday to recharge your batteries and be your best self.
- Jumpstart your week with our Monday Culture Call and develop deeper connections with the entire team, gain further knowledge of NativePath’s wellness philosophies, and participate in light movement sessions!
- Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and more.
- Access our 401K program a match to help secure your future as you grow with NativePath.
- 100% remote workplace because we know our best work happens when we’re in our natural habitats.
- All-company events at incredible locations to bond with your colleagues (and have a little fun)
Technology:
We are a bring-your-own-device company. All team members must supply their own:
- Computer - PC or MAC with broadband internet and at least 16GB of RAM.
- Broadband Internet - minimum of 100 Mbps.
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