Sr. Quality Director
Industry: Dietary Supplement Contract Manufacturer.
U.S. · Quality & Regulatory · Retained Search · Director
The Challenge — Finding a quality leader in a small local talent pool
Our client, a dietary supplement contract manufacturer, needed a Sr. Quality Director to lead their quality operations. The role required a candidate who combined deep technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities to oversee a large, diverse team.
- Technical degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field
- Prior experience in the nutraceutical industry with solid knowledge of GMP and 21 CFR Part 111 regulations
- Strong understanding of quality systems paired with business acumen and leadership skills to support overall business growth
Our Approach — A relocation-ready search built for a thin regional talent pool
Recognizing the challenge of sourcing a high-caliber leader in a location with a relatively small talent pool, the Kalon Executive Search team leveraged our proprietary search process and industry expertise to deliver outstanding results.
- Identified 30 highly qualified candidates who met the technical and regulatory requirements and were open to relocation
- Proactively headhunted professionals with the precise mix of GMP/21 CFR Part 111 expertise and large-team leadership experience
- Screened for technical qualifications, leadership capabilities, business acumen, and relocation willingness
- Supported multiple rounds of leadership interviews through to an accepted offer within 4 weeks of intake
The Result — A relocated leader now running a 20+ person quality team
The client successfully hired their top candidate, who was onboarded smoothly, relocated, and is now effectively leading a team of 20+ quality professionals. Through ongoing check-ins with both the candidate and client, we have confirmed a strong mutual fit, with both parties expressing high satisfaction with the hiring decision and overall outcome.
Outcome: A director-level quality hire secured despite a limited market — the Kalon team is proud to have delivered a technically strong, business-minded quality leader, relocated and fully onboarded within 4 weeks of intake.