Vice President of Quality (QA/QC)

VRS Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Leader to oversee QA and QC staff for a growing pharmaceutical and dietary supplement manufacturer. The role includes responsibility for Quality Assurance, Quality Control/Analytical Development, and cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years leading large QA/QC teams, with FDA/GMP regulatory experience and a technical degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading large teams with QA/QC oversight.
• Pharmaceutical or dietary supplement manufacturing experience.
• FDA and GMP regulatory experience required.
• BSc in a technical field.
• Seeking a patient, humble, servant-leader mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and QC operations across multiple manufacturing shifts.
• Oversee regulatory and third-party audits (planned and unplanned).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and internal quality systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production, Regulatory, and Innovation teams.
• Manage interactions with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and FDA inspectors.
• Drive continuous improvement across the Quality organization.

Skills

QA Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory audits

Continuous improvement

People management

Education

BSc in a technical field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Leader to oversee all QA and QC staff for a growing manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplement. The position has overall responsibility for Quality Assurance, & Quality Control / Analytical Development, including cross-functional work with leaders on Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams.

The Role

Lead >100 employees across multiple local manufacturing sites; you will:

• Lead QA and QC operations across multiple manufacturing shifts
• Oversee regulatory and third-party audits, both planned and unplanned
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and internal quality systems
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production, Regulatory, and Innovation
• Manage interactions with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and FDA inspectors
• Drive continuous improvement across the Quality organization

Your Background

• 10+ years leading large teams with oversight of both QA and QC
• Background in pharmaceutical and/or dietary supplement manufacturing (Animal Health experience is a plus)
• Regulatory and third-party audit experience; FDA and GMP experience is required
• BSc in a technical field
• SEEKING a Patient / Humble, Servant-Leader

Compensation

• $250,000+ base salary + up to 20% annual bonus
• Full relocation assistance available
• US Citizen or Green Card holder required