QA & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

QA & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Full-Time | Remote | 7:30am – 5:00pm PST

About the company

The Global Talent Co. is looking for a QA & Regulatory Affairs Manager on behalf of a premium natural health & wellness brand with a strong presence in the Canadian market and growing international reach. They specialize in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and personal care products — backed by strong brand equity and a deep commitment to product quality and safety.

About the role

This role goes beyond maintaining compliance checkboxes. You will own the end-to-end quality and regulatory function — ensuring products meet Health Canada NHP requirements, international regulatory frameworks, and the brand's own high standards for safety and efficacy. You will act as the regulatory backbone of the business, partnering cross-functionally to bring compliant, high-quality products to market efficiently and confidently.

Key responsibilities

Regulatory Affairs

Own the regulatory strategy for natural health products, dietary supplements, and personal care across Canada and international markets. Manage product license applications, renewals, and amendments with Health Canada's Natural Health Product Directorate (NHPD). Ensure labeling, claims, and packaging comply with Health Canada, FDA, and applicable LATAM regulatory frameworks. Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact, translating requirements into actionable compliance strategies. Liaise with regulatory authorities and represent the company in regulatory submissions and inquiries.

Quality Assurance

Design, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with GMP standards. Lead internal and supplier audits, ensuring adherence to GFSI-recognized schemes such as FSSC 22000 or SQF. Oversee CAPA processes, non-conformance management, and root cause analysis. Manage product release, stability programs, and certificates of analysis. Drive a culture of continuous improvement across quality and operations teams.

Cross-functional leadership

Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations to embed regulatory and quality requirements from product development through to launch. Review and approve formulas, ingredient lists, claims, and promotional materials for compliance. Support new product development with regulatory pathway assessments and timelines. Train internal teams on regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years in QA and/or Regulatory Affairs within CPG, natural health products, dietary supplements, or personal care
• Candidate must be comfortable working 7:30am – 5:00pm PST
• Hands‑on experience with Health Canada NHP regulations, NPN licensing, and product registration
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food/supplement safety standards
• Experience managing regulatory submissions and interacting with health authorities
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with LATAM regulatory frameworks (COFEPRIS, INVIMA, ANVISA)
• Familiarity with FDA dietary supplement regulations
• Knowledge of Codex Alimentarius standards
• Experience in a remote, fast‑paced environment

Skills

• Health Canada NHP & product licensing
• GMP & quality systems
• Regulatory submissions & lifecycle management
• Labeling & claims compliance
• Supplier auditing
• CAPA & non-conformance management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• LATAM regulatory frameworks