Sr. Manager of Quality and Regulatory

About us

EVERY™ is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company and market leader using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. EVERY™ is a team of passionate change-makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY™ is on a mission to decouple the world’s proteins from the animals that make them. We are a passionate, determined (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. For more information, visit www.every.com 

The Role: 

We are looking for a proactive Quality & Regulatory Manager (level flexible to Senior Manager for an exceptional candidate) to lead our food safety and regulatory compliance efforts. In this role, approximately 70% of your focus will be on food regulatory affairs and 30% on quality assurance. You will ensure our novel ingredient products meet all relevant food regulations and quality standards as we scale from R&D through commercial production. This role is ideally based in our South San Francisco, CA office (preferred) with flexibility for remote candidates. (Note: Title and level will be determined based on experience.)

What you'll accomplish

Lead Regulatory Compliance Strategy: Develop and execute regulatory strategies for our fermentation-derived ingredient products. This includes preparing and managing GRAS notices and other regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with FDA and global food regulations, and serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies for product approvals.Implement and Maintain Food Safety & Quality Systems: Design, implement, and continuously improve our Quality Management System (QMS) and food safety programs. You will establish HACCP plans, SOPs, and documentation to ensure our production processes (pilot and commercial) meet FSMA, GMP, and other relevant food safety standards.Audit & Certification Management: Manage all quality and food safety audits and certifications. This includes coordinating third-party audits (e.g., SQF/BRC or customer audits) and conducting internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance. You’ll drive any corrective actions and lead the team through audit readiness.Ingredient Quality Oversight: Oversee quality control for our ingredients – from raw materials through finished product. You will set specifications for ingredient quality, implement testing protocols, and work with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure products consistently meet specifications and customer expectations.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the subject matter expert guiding cross-functional teams on quality and regulatory matters. You’ll partner closely with R&D in the development stage to preemptively address regulatory requirements, collaborate with Product and Process Development on labeling and claims, and coordinate with Operations/Manufacturing to instill best-in-class food safety practices on the production floor.Continuous Improvement & Training: Proactively identify opportunities to elevate our quality and compliance processes. You will lead initiatives to improve efficiency and robustness of the QMS, and provide training to employees on quality standards, food safety procedures, and regulatory compliance to build a company-wide culture of safety and quality.

What you bring (required)

• 5+ years of experience in food regulatory affairs and quality assurance roles (with a focus on food ingredients or food tech products). 
• Proven track record of managing regulatory submissions (such as successful GRAS filings) and implementing quality programs in a food production or R&D environment.
• Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and standards, including HACCP principles, GMP, FDA Food Code/FSMA requirements, and quality management system best practices. 
• HACCP certification (or formal training) is required, and you have hands-on experience developing or maintaining HACCP plans and food safety plans.
• 5 years of experience building or improving Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with conducting internal audits and handling third-party or customer audits, with the ability to drive corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field. (Or equivalent experience.)

Nice-to-have (but not required)

• Advanced Credentials: Master’s degree in a relevant field, or professional certifications such as Preventive Cont