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We are looking for a Senior Q&RA Project Lead, Market & Innovation to join our team in Philadelphia. This role will be responsible for leading strategic and operational quality and regulatory activities across innovation and product development, ensuring scalable, compliant, and efficient product launches.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Q&RA lead and subject matter expert within global innovation and product development projects from concept through launch
  • Lead product and process risk assessments, define quality and food safety criteria, and ensure stage-gate deliverables are met
  • Coordinate cross-functional Q&RA work streams across SQA, Regulatory Affairs, and Compliance teams
  • Drive implementation and continuous improvement of Q&RA frameworks, processes, and PD flows
  • Ensure end-to-end compliance across food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for all new products and changes
  • Oversee validation strategies and challenge launch readiness decisions
  • Act as escalation point for complex food safety and regulatory risks, with authority to block launches where needed
  • Partner closely with Innovation, S&T, Commercial, Sustainability, and external stakeholders
  • Support global and regional market expansion by deploying Q&RA processes in North America
  • Coach project teams on Q&RA standards and promote a risk-based, quality-first mindset

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific field
  • 10+ years of experience in food quality and/or regulatory roles in a global or complex environment
  • Strong experience supporting product innovation and development in a quality or regulatory capacity
  • Deep knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, and GFSI standards (BRC, SQF, FSSC/ISO 22000)
  • Proven project leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Strong experience with risk assessments, validation planning, and process documentation
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or ambiguous environments
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
  • Strong analytical, structured, and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Experience with PLM tools and project management platforms preferred

Benefits:

  • Flexible vacation
  • Great benefits, including pet insurance
  • Paid volunteer days off throughout the year
  • Free oat milk
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment

Salary: The good faith estimate for base salary is $135,000.

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