Director of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs

Description:

We're Hiring: Director, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Assurance

Location: Remote or Carlsbad, CA

Reports to: COO

Industry: Wellness / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Instant Hydration is made from premium, all-natural, and organic ingredients to replenish you faster and longer than water alone. We source high-quality sel gris from France, which is hand-harvested using traditional methods and rich in essential minerals. Our formula boosts cellular hydration for improved physical performance, recovery, cognitive function, and instant energy, with no chemical additives, harsh processing, or artificial ingredients. Instant Hydration offers pure, potent minerals and organic flavors to support peak performance. In just one year, we’ve built a strong online presence—and now we’re gearing up for retail expansion in 2026.

We’re looking for a Director of QA/RA located in California (remote) to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive operational excellence, and keep our innovation pipeline flowing. As the Director of QA/RA, you will work closely with Instant Hydrations supplier network to ensure both quality and regulatory compliance. With both ecommerce and retail channels your role will be to review and release all artwork and copy aligned with FDA guidelines. This role will require periodic supplier visits to assess quality control and compliance. This role will report to the COO.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for Instant Hydrations audit program both internally and externally auditing bodies
• Responsible for owning recall plan for each channel
• Owner of capturing all COAs for finished goods, reviewing, analyzing and saving internally for easy access
• Review, edit and approval all packaging artwork and website copy according to FDA standards.
• Support new supplier onboarding with pilot validation, documentation gathering and auditing the site
• Responsible to initiating non conformance investigations, directing corrective actions and investigation follow through
• Ensure that regulated processes and systems are always inspection ready
• Responsible for the Document Control process and the efficient control of all documentation required by regulatory agencies
• Partner with customer experience to evaluate customer complaints related to product quality or adverse events
• Support innovation launches ensuring all quality and regulatory milestones are met to achieve an on time launch
• Other duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing wellness brand
• Work with passionate founders and a mission-driven team
• Help shape our retail launch and future growth
• Enjoy a flexible, collaborative work environment
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements:

What You Bring

• 10+ years of quality and regulatory experience
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Experienced in food and supplement regulations and standards
• Ability to influence both internally and externally
• Proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving