Director of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs

Instant Hydration•Carlsbad, CA

18h•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We're Hiring: Director, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Assurance Location: Remote or Carlsbad, CA Reports to: COO Industry: Wellness / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Instant Hydration is made from premium, all-natural, and organic ingredients to replenish you faster and longer than water alone. We source high-quality sel gris from France, which is hand-harvested using traditional methods and rich in essential minerals. Our formula boosts cellular hydration for improved physical performance, recovery, cognitive function, and instant energy, with no chemical additives, harsh processing, or artificial ingredients. Instant Hydration offers pure, potent minerals and organic flavors to support peak performance. In just one year, we’ve built a strong online presence—and now we’re gearing up for retail expansion in 2026. We’re looking for a Director of QA/RA located in California (remote) to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive operational excellence, and keep our innovation pipeline flowing. As the Director of QA/RA, you will work closely with Instant Hydrations supplier network to ensure both quality and regulatory compliance. With both ecommerce and retail channels your role will be to review and release all artwork and copy aligned with FDA guidelines. This role will require periodic supplier visits to assess quality control and compliance. This role will report to the COO.

Requirements

10+ years of quality and regulatory experience
Highly organized with a keen attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Experienced in food and supplement regulations and standards
Ability to influence both internally and externally
Proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem solving

Responsibilities

Responsible for Instant Hydrations audit program both internally and externally auditing bodies
Responsible for owning recall plan for each channel
Owner of capturing all COAs for finished goods, reviewing, analyzing and saving internally for easy access
Review, edit and approval all packaging artwork and website copy according to FDA standards.
Support new supplier onboarding with pilot validation, documentation gathering and auditing the site
Responsible to initiating non conformance investigations, directing corrective actions and investigation follow through
Ensure that regulated processes and systems are always inspection ready
Responsible for the Document Control process and the efficient control of all documentation required by regulatory agencies
Partner with customer experience to evaluate customer complaints related to product quality or adverse events
Support innovation launches ensuring all quality and regulatory milestones are met to achieve an on time launch
Other duties as assigned