Hiring: Director, Technical Management Company: iHerb Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:17:56 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •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. •At least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing technical or regulatory functions. Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •Deep knowledge of dietary supplement, OTC, or nutraceutical regulations (FDA, cGMP, DSHEA, FTC labeling). •In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), CAPA processes, and supplier quality agreements. •Demonstrated capacity 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 •Operational familiarity with QMS or PLM software systems a plus. •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. Compensation: •$186,652 - $235,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!