Job Title: Director of Regulatory Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time (Remote)
ARMRA Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm EST
About ARMRA: ARMRA® was born from a near-fatal health crisis that forced its Founder & CEO, Dr. Sarah Rahal, to uncover what modern life has stolen. As a pediatric neurologist, she turned to exhaustive research and ancient wisdom to find a solution—not just for herself, but for the growing health crisis affecting us all. Your body isn’t broken—it’s brilliantly designed for strength, resilience, and vitality. But the modern world scrambles the signal, disconnecting you from the intelligence encoded within. ARMRA Colostrum™ is nature’s original blueprint with 400+ bioactive nutrients that restore what modern life strips away. It works at the cellular level to remind your body of its original code and reawaken its innate intelligence—so you can reclaim your birthright to thrive.
Who We Are
- Builders, not passengers – We take ownership, thrive on momentum, and embrace challenges.
- Resilient and resourceful – We find a way forward, even when the answer isn’t obvious.
- Mission-driven – We believe in what we’re building and are passionate about making an impact.
- Direct and constructive – Feedback is a gift, and we embrace it in order to grow.
Who We Are Not
- Performative – We don’t play games, manipulate optics, or curate an image for external approval.
- Entitled – We don’t expect rewards without contribution.
- Clock punchers – We don’t attract those looking for just a "job"; we seek individuals who want to build careers, take ownership, and find joy in their work every day.
The Role: We're seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead and scale ARMRA's regulatory function across product lines, marketing, and operations. This role owns the strategic direction of our compliance program while serving as a hands-on subject matter expert in dietary supplement regulations. You'll set the standard for how we navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, build the systems that keep us compliant as we grow, and develop the talent on your team.
Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Director will manage one direct report (Manager of Regulatory Affairs) and partner closely with Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Legal, and Science teams. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned regulatory leader who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and is energized by building best-in-class compliance programs from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Strategy & Leadership
- Set the strategic direction for ARMRA's regulatory affairs function, anticipating regulatory shifts and proactively positioning the business ahead of change.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Manager of Regulatory Affairs, setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and building a high-performing team culture.
- Serve as the senior regulatory voice in cross-functional discussions, advising executive stakeholders on risk, opportunity, and compliance implications of business decisions.
- Own the regulatory roadmap, prioritizing initiatives that scale with the business and align with broader company objectives.
Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain deep expertise in FDA, FTC, and other dietary supplement regulations; translate regulatory developments into clear, actionable guidance for the business.
- Provide final review and approval of marketing materials, product labels, and digital content, ensuring claims are substantiated, truthful, and compliant.
- Oversee product labeling, including supplement facts panels and allergen declarations, ensuring full FDA compliance (21 CFR 101).
- Lead regulatory response to inquiries, audits, and submissions; serve as the primary point of contact with external regulatory bodies and consultants as needed.
Documentation & Quality Systems
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve comprehensive regulatory documentation, including SOPs, raw material specifications, and finished product specifications.
- Direct stability testing programs, including protocol design, execution oversight, and final documentation review.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to build and maintain cGMP-compliant systems (21 CFR 111) that support ARMRA's scale and complexity.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Embed regulatory thinking early in the product development lifecycle, ensuring compliance from concept through commercialization.
- Partner with Marketing, Legal, and Science to align on claims strategy and ensure messaging is both compelling and defensible.
- Act as the escalation point for complex regulatory questions raised by the Manager of Regulatory Affairs or other internal stakeholders.
- Build relationships with external counsel, consultants, and regulatory bodies to strengthen ARMRA's position and stay ahead of industry trends.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field required; advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., RAC certification, or J.D.) strongly preferred.
- Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs within the dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or people-management capacity.
- Demonstrated success building or scaling a regulatory function in a high-growth, consumer-facing company.
- Deep expertise in FDA regulations (21 CFR 111 and 101) and FTC guidelines as they apply to dietary supplements and marketing claims.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities; comfortable making judgment calls on ambiguous regulatory questions.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead through influence, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented operator who also thinks strategically about systems, scale, and team development.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with marketing strategies and claims substantiation in the dietary supplement industry.
- Experience with Canadian and European regulatory frameworks for dietary supplements is a strong bonus.
- Prior experience managing direct reports and developing junior regulatory talent.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
