Quality Manager

Manassas, VA

The Company operates more than two dozen retail locations across the country under the retail brand, BEYOND / HELLO™ as well as under the recently acquired brand, Nature’s Remedy. The Company provides an unparalleled in-store experience, coupled with online reservations and in-store express pickup.

Each day, Jushi team members continue to grow, cultivate, process and manufacture a comprehensive suite of cannabis brands under the names: The Bank, The Lab, Tasteology, Nira + Medicinals and Sèche, which are addressing a wide variety of consumer and patient needs across multiple states.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Manage and direct a team of QA professionals in the development of Quality Management systems, ensure that both internal (Manufacturing) and external (Supplier) processes are conducted with consistency and control, and will promulgate a culture of excellence and compliance throughout the organization.
Participate in new GMP facility design, construction, and process implementation.
Develop, refine, and educate team members on quality management program to ensure there is an in-depth understanding of program and individual responsibilities
Oversee GMP production operations, including establishing SOPs, training, and oversee operations for quality controls and GMP compliance.
Perform regular internal and contract manufacturer audits, track trend quality metrics and KPIs.
Ensure improvement and alignment of the Quality Management Systems across locations
Provide advice with process improvements to eliminate errors and reduce risk.
Conduct all duties in compliance with safety rules, applicable SOPs, and other relevant guidelines.
Serve as an escalation point for corporate quality issues, including investigations, recalls, deviations, CAPA, Change controls, inspections, clearances, validation, and training.
Serve as a resource working with research staff in study design, data collection and analysis, reporting activities that support quality improvement interventions, transparency, compliance regulatory standards and provide performance monitoring.
Assure review and approval of batch record documentation, including validation protocols, master batch records, analytical test results, packaging, and labeling documentation.
Represent the Quality function during inspections by regulatory authorities and customers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Bachelor’s degree in Science or similar technical discipline is required. Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.
Familiarity with 21 CFR 111, cGMP practices, DSHEA, FDA regulation, and audits
Extensive knowledge of cGMP requirements in dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Experience working in FDA-regulated industry.
Experience with FDA inspections and communication with regulators
Experience in budget management and managing scientific staff from a budgetary and personnel standpoint.
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a complex/changing global environment.
Experience with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept, design, implementation, verification, and validation activities necessary for product commercialization a plus.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI:

We offer benefit packages that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).

BONUS DUTIES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Jushi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.