Mara is a global market leader in algae-based Omega-3s, focused on the research, development, and commercialization of sustainable, natural and functional ingredients for human and animal nutrition.
We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, essential nutrition regardless of diet or lifestyle, while preserving nature.
Our mission is making the consumption of Omega-3s easy, enjoyable and ecofriendly for everyone.
Our approach? Fish free Omega-3, straight from the source.

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Mara is a biotech company focused on harnessing health through fish-free Omega-3, derived from a novel marine microalgal strain found along the shores of Atlantic Canada. The company offers certified oils that are solvent-free, Halal, and Kosher, produced through a controlled process. With a mission to promote sustainable algae-based solutions, Mara provides ingredient solutions for human and animal nutrition, including nutritional supplements and food applications.

Mara is a global market leader in algae-based Omega-3s, focused on the research, development, and commercialization of sustainable, natural and functional ingredients for human and animal nutrition.  We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, essential nutrition regardless of diet or lifestyle, while preserving nature. Our mission is making the consumption of Omega-3s easy, enjoyable and ecofriendly for everyone. Our approach? Fish free Omega-3, straight from the source.

• Serve as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, business planning, and cross-functional decision making
• Lead the global operations strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals for growth, cost efficiency, and quality excellence
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across all operational teams
• Lead and manage key external manufacturing relationships, including with strategic partners
• Negotiate and manage contracts, performance metrics, and long-term relationship value with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
• Ensure supply continuity, quality, and operational excellence through close collaboration with partners
• Drive the strategy and execution of global manufacturing capabilities
• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities that strengthen supply resilience and operational control
• Oversee global supply chain operations for reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control functions to meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards
• Direct engineering to support capacity expansion, technical innovation, and process optimization
• Build and lead a high-performing global operations organization with clear accountability, strong collaboration, and measurable outcomes
• Mentor and develop future operations leaders
• Foster a strong partnership mindset across all teams and geographies

Vice President, Operations

VP of Operations leading global manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and engineering for Mara Renewables’ precision-fermented omega-3 business. Based in Canada or the US with regular Nova Scotia travel.

quality-specialist

• Maintain product quality documentation, specifications, SOPs, and quality records within compliance requirements
• Coordinate document revisions and approvals within the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Prepare and manage customer-facing quality documentation, including product specifications, customer dossiers, technical data sheets, questionnaires, and product statements
• Coordinate cross-functional information to respond to customer quality requests
• Support customer quality inquiries with accurate documentation and timely follow-up
• Manage requirements associated with ORIVO certification
• Manage analytical testing activities, sample submissions, and test-result tracking
• Coordinate stability studies, including sample inventory, testing schedules, data collection, and report preparation
• Analyze analytical and stability data to identify trends and escalate potential quality concerns
• Support product development, scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization quality activities
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, testing programs, and third-party laboratory qualifications
• Maintain raw material, packaging, and finished product specifications
• Participate in validation, risk assessment, and product launch readiness activities
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure manufacturing processes and finished products meet approved quality requirements

Product Quality Specialist

Product Quality Specialist supporting quality, testing, documentation, and commercialization of algal omega-3 products at Mara Renewables.
Collaborating across Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams in hybrid Dartmouth role.

systems-engineer

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Xero, Unleashed, and Salesforce
• Partner with business teams to ensure effective and consistent use of system functionality
• Identify and implement opportunities to better utilize existing features and tools
• Support system configuration, enhancements, and ongoing optimization initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to understand business needs
• Translate business requirements into system solutions or process improvements
• Provide guidance and training to users to drive adoption and best practices
• Develop a strong understanding of how systems support supply chain operations
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or data issues impacting supply chain performance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve system workflows and data accuracy
• Support the development of a scalable reporting strategy using Microsoft BI
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards by connecting BI tools to core system data sources
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of key business data
• Collaborate with outsourced IT support partners to resolve business-critical technical issues in a timely and effective manner
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes by ensuring proper setup, access provisioning, and secure deactivation of systems and accounts

Business Systems Analyst

Business Systems Analyst focusing on optimizing systems for Finance and Supply Chain. Collaborating with teams to improve data workflows and reporting strategies.

Mara is a global market leader in algae-based Omega-3s, focused on the research, development, and commercialization of sustainable, natural and functional ingredients for human and animal nutrition. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, essential nutrition regardless of diet or lifestyle, while preserving nature. Our mission is making the consumption of Omega-3s easy, enjoyable and ecofriendly for everyone. Our approach? Fish free Omega-3, straight from the source.

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