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Job Summary:

The Director, Technical Management is responsible for leading the formulation, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, product safety, and packaging/labeling functions for iHerb's Owned Brands. This role provides the scientific and compliance foundation for the entire product portfolio - from concept through post-market surveillance - and leads a hybrid team operating across both established processes and newly built systems.

Job Expectations:

• Lead the Technical Management division including Formulation, Regulatory & Quality Compliance, Product Safety & Complaints, and Packaging/Labels.

• Set technical standards and oversee the development and validation of product formulas in collaboration with contract manufacturers (CMOs/CDMOs).

• Ensure all products meet applicable regulatory and labeling requirements across domestic and international markets.

• Partner with compliance teams on quality management systems including specifications, SOPs, audit programs, and contract manufacturer quality agreements.

• Oversee product safety monitoring, consumer complaint management, and adverse event reporting processes.

• Lead packaging and labeling development, ensuring compliance with FDA, FTC, and relevant international standards.

• Partner with Portfolio & Category Management on stage gate approvals, providing technical feasibility input for new product concepts.

• Build and develop a high-performing technical team; provide coaching, career development, and performance management.

• Identify gaps in current technical infrastructure and build systems, tools, and processes to close them.

• Manage relationships with regulatory consultants, testing laboratories, and third-party auditors.

• Represent Technical Management in cross-functional NPI and change control reviews.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Deep knowledge of dietary supplement, OTC, or nutraceutical regulations (FDA, cGMP, DSHEA, FTC labeling).

• Experience building or significantly improving technical/regulatory functions in a product company.

• Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS), CAPA processes, and supplier quality agreements.

• Ability to operate in a hybrid environment - building new infrastructure while managing ongoing operations.

• Proven people leadership with experience developing technical professionals.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with formulation, supply chain, and commercial teams.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple technical workstreams simultaneously.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred.

• Familiarity with QMS or PLM software systems a plus.

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in product development, regulatory affairs, or quality management within dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, OTC, or a related consumer health category. At least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing technical or regulatory functions.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific field required. Advanced degree preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

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Compensation:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Staffing Agency Submission Notice
iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.