Regulatory Affairs Manager

Position:
Regulatory Affairs Manager

Location:
Based out of office Burlington, Ontario or Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec

Hybrid / Flexibility Policy:
We require a presence of minimum 3 days / week in office

Status:
Permanent, full-time. This role is open due to a replacement.

At Quadra, regulatory affairs are more than compliance —they are a strategic driver of growth, innovation, and customer success. We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead our Regulatory Affairs team and support a diverse portfolio that includes active pharmaceutical ingredients, food, cosmetics and personal care, as well as specialty chemicals serving industries such as CASE, mining, pulp and paper, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading North American distributor and solutions provider where no two days are alike. Working across a broad and evolving regulatory landscape, you will collaborate with commercial, supply chain, operations, and technical teams to ensure regulatory excellence while helping bring innovative products and solutions to market.

Reporting to the Director of Compliance, you will lead a team of Regulatory Affairs Specialists and play a pivotal role in shaping Quadra's compliance strategy, supporting portfolio expansion initiatives, evaluating new products, and ensuring regulatory requirements are integrated into key business decisions. Your expertise will directly contribute to responsible growth, customer satisfaction, and the continued success of our organization.

If you are a collaborative leader with strong regulatory expertise, sound business acumen, and a passion for navigating complex regulatory environments, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. At Quadra, you will have the autonomy to influence strategy, develop talent, and help drive a culture where regulatory compliance and business success go hand in hand.

• A strong technical knowledge of pertinent government regulations and associated compliance requirements as well as insight in determining compliance pathways for new business areas developed by the company
• Active participation in industry associations such as Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC) and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD).
• Exceptional leadership, relationship-building, and prioritization skills, with the ability to navigate complex and evolving environments.
• A collaborative approach and proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams including Quality, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial groups.
• Recognized as a trusted regulatory subject matter expert by both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, combined with intellectual curiosity and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• A genuine passion for the regulatory field and a desire to share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

• Lead and develop a team of Regulatory Affairs Specialists, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Set team priorities and optimize workflows to ensure efficient, business-focused compliance support.
• Oversee regulatory compliance activities across Quadra's pharmaceutical, food, and chemical portfolios.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met while enabling commercial growth and operational excellence.
• Partner with the Director, Compliance Assurance to define team objectives

• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the Regulatory Affairs function.
• Develop meaningful metrics and reporting to support performance and decision-making.
• Assess systems and workflows to identify opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Explore innovative technologies and AI-driven solutions to enhance team effectiveness and business outcomes.

• Development and implementation of efficient Regulatory Affairs procedures to determine the CEPA/TSCA status of all new products and the identity of product ingredients
• Mentoring the Regulatory Affairs team regarding CEPA new substance screening activities
• Managing new product screening procedures that encompass compliance with many other product use regulations which reflect the wide diversity of industry sectors served:
  Food & Drugs Act and associated regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, Drug Precursor Regulations, Explosive Regulations, WHMIS/GHS and additional Quadra internal requirements such as product High Risk classification
• Management of new product set-up workflow to facilitate a robust and efficient compliance program
• Product Registration Activity:
  
  Preparation and submission of pertinent product use approval submissions (i.e. NSN, fertilizers, animal feeds, pesticides, biocides, Food & Drug related use approvals, etc.)
• Management of regulatory…