Certifications
CPGP · CFSQA · RAC
With over eight years of dedicated GMP consulting experience, Jared Clark has helped more than 200 manufacturers across the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and food industries achieve and maintain FDA compliance. His track record speaks for itself: a 100% first-time audit pass rate across every client engagement.
Jared Clark is the founder of Certify Consulting, an FDA regulatory consulting firm that provides comprehensive GMP compliance services to manufacturers nationwide. Through Certify Consulting and The GMP Consultant, Jared combines legal training, quality management expertise, and deep regulatory knowledge to deliver compliance programs that don't just pass inspections — they build lasting quality cultures.
200+
Clients Served
100%
Audit Pass Rate
8+
Years Experience
Professional Credentials
Jared holds seven professional certifications and advanced degrees spanning GMP compliance, regulatory affairs, quality management, project management, and law. Every credential represents tested, verified expertise — not just continuing education hours.
Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Certified Food Safety & Quality Auditor
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Regulatory Affairs Certification
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)
Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Juris Doctor
Regulatory law & compliance interpretation
Master of Business Administration
Business strategy & operational excellence
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Experience
Jared's path to GMP consulting wasn't theoretical. Before founding Certify Consulting LLC, he spent years embedded in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments — writing SOPs, building quality management systems from scratch, training production teams, and preparing facilities for FDA inspections. That hands-on experience is what separates his approach from consultants who only know regulations from a textbook.
Every engagement begins with understanding your specific manufacturing environment, product portfolio, and regulatory exposure. Whether you manufacture dietary supplements under 21 CFR Part 111, OTC drugs under 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, cosmetics under MoCRA, or food products under 21 CFR Part 117, Jared tailors every compliance program to your actual operations — not a generic template.
His legal background (JD) adds a dimension that most GMP consultants simply cannot provide. Jared reads FDA warning letters, consent decrees, and enforcement actions the way they were written — as legal documents with specific regulatory implications. That analytical precision translates directly into more defensible quality systems, stronger CAPA programs, and documentation that holds up under FDA scrutiny.
Philosophy
Too many GMP consulting engagements focus on passing the next inspection. Jared takes a different approach: building quality systems that your team owns and operates independently long after the consulting engagement ends. The goal is not to create dependency — it's to build internal capability.
This philosophy is reflected in how every project is structured. Documentation isn't just compliant — it's written so your production staff actually understands and follows it. Training isn't a checkbox exercise — it's designed so your team can identify and correct GMP deviations in real time. FDA inspection preparation isn't last-minute scrambling — it's the natural outcome of systems that were built right from the beginning.
Jared's project management expertise (PMP) ensures that compliance projects stay on schedule and within budget. His quality management credentials (CMQ-OE, CPGP) guarantee that the systems he builds meet the highest professional standards. And his regulatory affairs certification (RAC) means he stays current with evolving FDA expectations, guidance documents, and enforcement trends.
The result: your facility passes inspections not because someone coached you through it, but because your quality culture genuinely reflects GMP principles. That's the difference between compliance and excellence — and it's why Jared maintains a 100% first-time audit pass rate across more than 200 client engagements. Learn more about GMP certification requirements and what it takes to build a sustainable compliance program.
Industries
Jared's GMP consulting practice spans the full range of FDA-regulated manufacturing sectors. Deep experience across multiple CFR parts means he brings cross-industry best practices to every engagement — solving problems in one sector with proven solutions from another.
21 CFR Part 111 compliance. Gap assessments, SOP development, master manufacturing records, and FDA inspection preparation for supplement manufacturers.
21 CFR Parts 210 & 211 compliance. Process validation, stability programs, batch record systems, and pharmaceutical GMP implementation.
MoCRA compliance readiness, facility registration, adverse event reporting systems, and cosmetic GMP development for beauty and personal care manufacturers.
21 CFR Part 117 preventive controls, FSMA compliance, HARPC development, supplier verification programs, and food safety plan implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A qualified GMP consultant should hold industry-recognized certifications such as the Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP) from ASQ, which validates deep expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. Additional credentials like the Certified Food Safety & Quality Auditor (CFSQA), Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS, and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ-OE) demonstrate breadth across quality systems and regulatory frameworks.
Advanced degrees — particularly in law, business, or a scientific discipline — provide the analytical foundation needed for complex regulatory interpretation. Look for consultants with hands-on facility audit experience, a verifiable track record of successful FDA inspections, and direct experience with the specific CFR parts that apply to your industry.
Hiring a GMP consultant provides immediate access to specialized regulatory expertise without the overhead of recruiting, training, and retaining a full-time quality team — which can take 12 to 18 months to build. An experienced GMP consultant has already navigated dozens or even hundreds of FDA compliance projects across multiple industries, bringing pattern recognition and best practices that an in-house team would need years to develop.
For small to mid-size manufacturers, a consultant delivers faster time-to-compliance at a fraction of the cost. Many companies use a hybrid approach: a GMP consultant builds the quality management system, trains the internal team, and then provides ongoing support during FDA inspections or when new regulatory requirements emerge.
Start by verifying professional certifications directly with the issuing organizations. CPGP and CMQ-OE certifications can be confirmed through the American Society for Quality (ASQ), RAC through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), and PMP through the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Ask for specific case studies with measurable outcomes — a credible GMP consultant should be able to share their FDA inspection pass rate, number of clients served, and examples of 483 observation remediation. Request references from companies in your specific industry, and check whether the consultant maintains active certifications (which require ongoing continuing education). A strong indicator of credibility is whether the consultant is willing to provide a free initial consultation to assess your compliance gaps before proposing a scope of work.
Schedule a free consultation with Jared Clark, CPGP, CFSQA, RAC. We'll assess your current compliance status, identify the gaps, and build a clear roadmap to FDA readiness — no obligation, no pressure.
Or email support@certify.consulting to start the conversation.