Director of Compliance & Quality - US

TRIP•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

TRIP’s mission is to create calm in the everyday chaos for our community, offering next-generation wellness products to power their lifestyle and nurture mental wellbeing. Co-founders, husband and wife team Olivia and Daniel discovered plant-based wellness after a transformative personal experience and decided to launch TRIP in 2019 to bring the most delicious, highest quality functional drinks and supplements to millions of people globally. Now the world’s #1 Calming Beverage Brand, TRIP’s award-winning drinks and wellness products are crafted with botanicals and adaptogens to help people relax, unwind and find balance. Since launch, TRIP has rapidly expanded from the UK to across Europe and North America, generating over $100 million in sales. TRIP products are now available in leading supermarkets, natural retailers and online. Our vision is to become the global leader in calming drinks and supplements. Synonymous with calm in the same way Red Bull is with energy. We move fast, think big and are committed to becoming the defining brand for a generation who drinks less but prioritises mental wellbeing more than ever. There has never been a better time to join our incredible team and be part of the movement! THE ROLE The Director of Compliance & Quality (USA) will lead TRIP’s U.S. and UK regulatory compliance strategy, ensuring the business operates in full alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks. This role will be responsible for overseeing compliance across product development, labelling, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and retail partnerships — particularly within the evolving regulatory landscape of functional beverages. Quality oversight will form part of the role, ensuring that product safety, supplier compliance, and manufacturing standards support regulatory requirements and protect the integrity of the TRIP brand. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded regulatory leader who can translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical operational processes in a fast-growing business.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in food & beverage, CPG, cannabis, hemp, or nutraceutical sectors.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks, including FDA and FTC regulations.
Experience managing product labelling, regulatory documentation, and marketing compliance.
Experience implementing compliance processes in a scaling organization.
Strong ability to translate complex regulations into operational guidance.
Regulatory expertise and interpretation
Compliance program development
Risk identification and mitigation
Cross-functional collaboration
Commercial awareness
Policy and process development
High ethical standards

Responsibilities

Ensure all products meet applicable regulatory requirements related to food and beverage regulations, and functional ingredients.
Review and approve product labelling, packaging, ingredient statements, and product claims.
Ensure compliance with FDA food and beverage labelling standards and FTC advertising requirements.
Maintain regulatory documentation and product compliance records.
Review digital, retail, influencer, and marketing campaigns to ensure compliance with FTC advertising standards.
Ensure appropriate substantiation for health, wellness, and functional claims.
Provide compliance guidance to marketing and commercial teams on permissible product messaging.
Track and interpret evolving state-level regulations
Support regulatory assessments for entry into new states.
Manage required regulatory filings, licensing requirements, and reporting obligations where applicable.
Develop and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Provide training to internal teams on regulatory compliance requirements.
Implement internal controls and compliance monitoring processes.
Support audit readiness and regulatory inquiries where required.
Oversee quality assurance processes that support regulatory compliance.
Ensure suppliers, manufacturers, and co-packers meet applicable regulatory and quality standards.
Oversee product testing, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and documentation requirements.
Support recall readiness and product safety protocols.