Associate Manager, Quality Commercialization

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Do you want to have an impact on our business in a rapidly growing operation? Have experience leading Quality and Regulatory projects? If so, we want to speak with you! We are seeking an Associate Manager, Nicotine Quality Commercialization to join our team in Richmond VA. This role supports quality assurance and commercialization for nicotine products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards from development through launch.

The ideal candidate has experience in quality management, product commercialization, and regulatory compliance within a regulated industry. The role also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for new product launches at Altria or third-party sites, supporting regulatory preparedness, risk assessments, site audits, change control, process qualification, and training.

What you'll be doing

Evaluate and define project-appropriate quality strategies for innovative product manufacturing and implement according to project timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as contract manufacturers, Product Development, Marketing, Packaging Services, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs to assure compliance with product quality and regulatory requirements. Establish project-specific Quality Management System (QMS) for innovative product manufacturing in compliance with Altria Quality Requirements (control plans, SOPs, records, etc).

Provide evaluation, input, requirements, and training for development and implementation of QMS documentation, records, and quality standards/controls.

Support quality activities for innovative product manufacturing

change controls, investigations, CAPAs, risk assessments, evaluating change controls for product impact (e.g., specifications, QMS system, regulatory, product supply, implementation timing, impact to qualified/validated state). Support the generation of innovative product manufacturing submissions documentation for regulatory reporting. Provide support for internal audits and FDA inspections (PMTA pre-approval). Communicate regarding projects/activities to ensure alignment on expectations, timing, and next steps.

We want you to have: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in quality or manufacturing. 4+ years’ experience working in quality or regulatory in an FDA regulated industry. Knowledge and understanding of various legal, regulatory, and quality assurance principles required. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, priorities and tasks, and work across multiple operations/functions to execute quality initiatives.

Experience utilizing project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.) Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and critical processes in manufacturing regulated products. Must be resourceful in detecting trends, problems, and opportunities for improvements as well as assisting in decision-making and developing recommendations.