Chemular Welcomes Captain Rachael Trimpert Schmidt to Team
MARCH 22, 2024
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Assistant Director takes on a new Senior Consultant role.
(March 2024, Hudson, MI) As the leading provider of regulatory and compliance solutions to the tobacco, nicotine, and medical device industry, Chemular is pleased to welcome Rachael Trimpert Schmidt as a Senior Consultant for the company. Schmidt joins the team from her recent position with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), as Assistant Director of Laboratory Compliance & Coordination of the Center for Tobacco Products, where she was responsible for establishing and coordinating all FDA tobacco regulatory laboratories in support of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which was passed by Congress in 2009. Within this organization and under the ordinance of this law, she has been a key leader, responsible for developing and executing all tobacco product testing programs, including pre-market application reviews, post-market compliance, and adverse events, to support FDA’s tobacco regulatory mission. In her more than 12 years at the Center for Tobacco Products, Schmidt engaged with both national and international partners to harmonize tobacco enforcement.
“Schmidt brings a wealth of knowledge to our team,” says Jason Carignan, Chief Commercial Officer of Chemular. “She’s been deeply involved with developing and implementing regulations within the tobacco industry for many years and has a sharpened ability to identify and address emerging issues. This firsthand experience will ensure that Chemular stays at the forefront of compliance initiatives, and that our customers can launch and keep their products on the market. She is going to be a valuable asset to Chemular and supporting our customers through her insights and action.”
Most recently, Schmidt has worked extensively as the lead regulatory science expert for the development of tobacco product standards.
“I am excited to join the Chemular team,” says Schmidt. “I’ve spent a large part of my career immersed in the tobacco industry, identifying issues and opportunities, while shaping its policies through my work with the FDA and the Center for Tobacco Products. I look forward to taking an active role with Chemular and helping its customers pave a smooth path to compliance.”
Schmidt’s appointment to Chemular is effective immediately. For more information on Chemular, please visit http://www.chemular.com.
Rachael Trimpert Schmidt
Regulatory Compliance Consultant
