Manager, Design Quality

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Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary:

The Design Quality Manager plays a critical role in ensuring thatPharmavite’sproducts meet the highest standards of quality throughout the design, development, and launch phases. Reporting to the Director of Design Quality, this positionis responsible forexecuting quality strategies, managing risk assessments, andproviding quality leadership and risk-based recommendations to cross-functional teams to deliver consumer-centric, compliant, and manufacturable products.The Manager will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of quality within the organization.

Critical Success Factors:

• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity with a strong risk management mindset. Can proactivelyidentify, assess, and mitigate quality risks throughout product development to ensure successful commercialization and consumer safety.
• The ability to influence and collaborate across functions, building strong partnerships with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive quality-focused decisions.
• A passion for consumer advocacy, consistently incorporating the voice of the consumer into product design and using feedback and quality data to improve consumer experiences.
• Experience supporting product development and commercialization, with an understanding of how to balance innovation, manufacturability, compliance, and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• A solid foundation in quality systems and regulatory requirements, enabling you to ensure products and processes meet internal standards as well as industry and regulatory expectations.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to translate quality metrics, risk assessments, and consumer insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills which foster the ability to lead through influence, living a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while guiding teams toward sound, risk-based decisions without direct authority.

Key Responsibilities:

Design QualityExecution

• Ownership of Initiatives that implementPharmavite’squality standards and consumer-focused quality perspective in all phases of product design and development.
• Partners with technical leadersto conductrisk assessments for products and projects,identifypotential issues, and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Develop recommendations to ensure optimal enterprise approachofquality risk processes during design, innovation, and commercialization, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.Bea key advocate of best practices across the project portfolio, business processes, and product development throughthe product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure new products are manufacturable andfeasible.
• Communicate project and product risks to the Director of Design Quality and other stakeholders, providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Support ongoing product portfolio maintenance by evaluating quality performance and driving improvements based on consumer feedback and quality data.
• Develop andmaintainquality processes and systems to support innovation and product launches.
• Promote a culture of quality and consumer advocacy within project teams.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the design and development process.
• Prepare and present risk assessments, quality reviews, and project status updates to the Director of Design Quality.
• Support the Supplier Quality and Verification Program teams,to ensure Design Quality requirements arebeing integratedand supported across the group.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Quality Management, ora relateddiscipline.
• Minimum of7years of experience in quality management, product design, or a related field within consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or nutraceuticals.
• Experiencein leadingquality initiatives in product development and commercialization.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Manage by influence rather than authority. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support quality-focused decision-making.
• Experience with consumer insights and integrating the voice of the customer into product development is a plus.
• Conceptual thinker capable of creating and communicating a framework and organizational structureduring design quality.Analytical mindset with the ability to assess project risks and develop actionable solutions.

Reporting Structure

• The Manager, Design Quality reports directly to theDirector of DesignQuality andworks closelywithcross-functionalteamsacross Pharmavite.

Work Environment

• This position is based at Pharmavite’s headquarters and may require occasional travel to manufacturing sitesandsuppliers.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

National Target Base Pay Range: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00

The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $130,000.00 - $216,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email .

Disclaimer

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