Manager, Change Control and Qualification

Altria; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation benefits

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Altria is seeking a Manager, Change Control and Qualification to join our Quality organization in Richmond, VA, with hybrid work options in Nashville, TN or Hopkinsville, KY. Relocation benefits are provided.

The role leads portfolio-level decisioning for high-risk changes, governs documentation controls, and drives cross-site standardization. You will manage a team and partner with stakeholders to ensure timely regulatory compliance and strong quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a regulated environment with change control understanding documents.
• Understanding of FDA and other regulatory processes.
• Advanced written and editorial skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information using risk-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Drives portfolio-level decisioning rigor by establishing review cadences, arbitrating cross-functional conflicts, and approving dispositions for high-risk changes.
• Drives documentation control performance through governance and metrics, analyzing defects and implementing corrective standards.
• Drives governance effectiveness by improving forums, resolving bottlenecks, and standardizing change control execution across teams.
• Aligns platform stakeholders across functions to improve decision quality and inform regulatory reporting.
• Manages a team of change control and qualification professionals, sets expectations, and conducts development conversations.

Skills

Change control

Regulatory compliance

FDA knowledge

Editorial skills

Critical thinking

Risk assessment

Project management

Communication

Timelines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and driving meaningful changes across complex systems? If you have a bachelor’s degree or at least eight years of experience in change control, product/process qualification, validation, or quality systems in a regulated environment, we want to speak with you!

We are currently seeking a Manager, Change Control and Qualification to join our Quality organization in Richmond, VA, Nashville, TN or Hopkinsville, KY in a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation benefits will be provided.

What you will be doing:

• Drives portfolio-level decisioning rigor by establishing review cadences, arbitrating cross-functional conflicts, and approving dispositions for high-risk changes. Holds approval authority for changes affecting qualified state within assigned scope, and monitors risk outcomes across the change portfolio.


• Drives documentation control performance through governance and metrics, analyzing recurring defects in change and qualification records and implementing corrective standards that prevent them from repeating.


• Drives governance effectiveness by improving forums, resolving systemic bottlenecks, and standardizing change control and qualification execution across teams and sites. Reports cycle time, backlog, and quality performance to Quality leadership.


• Aligns platform stakeholders across functions to improve decision quality, reduce recurring impact gaps, identify and inform regulatory compliance questions and reporting, and prioritizes system enhancement requests with system owners.


• Manages a team of change control and qualification professionals. Sets performance expectations and objectives, allocates work across the portfolio, develops technical depth in both disciplines, and conducts performance and development conversations.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree preferred


• 8+ years of experience in a regulated environment with change control understanding documents


• Understanding of FDA and other regulatory processes


• Advanced written and editorial skills, and strong attention to detail.


• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information using excellent critical thinking skills while using risk based decision making


• Strong communication and organizational skills and proven ability to meet timelines.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $119,600.00 - $173,450.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.


• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.


• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.


• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.


• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.


• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.


• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.


• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.


• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.


• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.