Manager, International Quality – Regulatory & Development

Village Farms International•Delta, BC

7d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Village Farms International is seeking an International Quality Manager – Regulatory & Development to support its international growth. This role is crucial for ensuring products, suppliers, and quality systems meet global regulatory and quality standards. The position reports to the International Director, Quality, and will lead global quality initiatives for new product development, supplier qualification, and international market expansion. The manager will act as a strategic quality partner, collaborating with various teams including Quality, Regulatory, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and International Business Development to manage supplier relationships, mitigate risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and support product commercialization in international markets. This role is ideal for a quality professional who excels in fast-paced, highly regulated environments and enjoys building partnerships for global business success. The position can be located anywhere in British Columbia/the Western side of Canada, with a preference for the Lower Mainland due to occasional travel to the Delta office. International travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and training will also be considered.
Minimum five years of direct experience in quality assurance within the cannabis, pharmaceutical, food, or similarly regulated manufacturing industry.
Demonstrated experience supporting international quality systems, supplier qualification, regulatory compliance, and product commercialization.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and product development environments.
Experience conducting supplier audits and managing external quality relationships.
Strong knowledge of GMP Quality Management Systems within manufacturing, packaging, or warehousing environments.
Thorough understanding of Canadian Cannabis Regulations and Good Production Practices.
Working knowledge of European Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) related to cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities.
Working knowledge of European Union and Australian GMP requirements for medicinal cannabis production.
Experience supporting equipment qualification, process validation, and technical quality systems.
Strong understanding of supplier quality management, audits, CAPAs, change control, deviations, and risk management.
Excellent project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across global teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing or maintaining Quality Management Systems including GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001, or similar quality frameworks is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead International Supplier Quality & Customer Lifecycle Management, including identifying, qualifying, onboarding, and managing international suppliers and service providers.
Provide strategic quality guidance to International Business Development teams during supplier onboarding and customer lifecycle activities.
Develop, review, negotiate, and maintain Quality Technical Agreements defining GMP and GACP responsibilities.
Perform risk assessments of supplier quality agreements and recommend mitigation strategies.
Manage supplier quality commitments to support international product launches and supply.
Coordinate quality communications with suppliers regarding changes affecting international markets.
Review supplier change controls, deviations, CAPAs, OOS/OOT investigations, and quality events.
Plan, conduct, and facilitate supplier audits to ensure compliance with GMP, GACP, and product specifications.
Support customer product registrations by providing required quality documentation.
Monitor supplier performance and oversee corrective and preventive action plans.
Drive Product Development & Technical Quality Solutions by partnering with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
Review product specifications, manufacturing documentation, and technical records for international product approvals.
Support technology transfer activities across facilities and international suppliers.
Provide technical guidance on quality requirements for manufacturing, export, and distribution of GACP bulk, GMP bulk, and finished packaged products.
Advise leadership on customer quality issues, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Review and support GMP/GACP investigations related to product deviations, ensuring effective CAPA implementation.
Evaluate supplier changes for potential regulatory and quality impacts and support risk mitigation strategies.
Support Global Regulatory Compliance & Knowledge Management by monitoring international quality regulations and advising leadership.
Support regulatory assessments for new international jurisdictions.
Assist with global regulatory submissions, customer registrations, and market access activities.
Ensure quality documentation meets applicable international regulatory requirements.
Provide regulatory interpretation and strategic guidance for target international markets.
Maintain awareness of emerging regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Strengthen International Supply Readiness by providing quality training and technical guidance to international supply chain stakeholders.
Support the development and continuous improvement of quality documentation, procedures, and programs.
Lead supplier audit readiness activities.
Develop and maintain strong quality partnerships with international suppliers and service providers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance international product quality, compliance, and supply continuity.