Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

About the position

The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for creating and assuring compliance of federally regulated product label information, including nutrition, ingredient declaration, allergens, claims and associated product communication. This position manages several projects while working cross-functionally to interpret labeling regulations and communicate regulatory, labeling and compliance matters. Responsible for filing necessary applications and handling government interactions pertaining to the regulatory process for products requiring governmental approval.

Responsibilities

• Be subject matter expert for product labeling regulations and claims requirements including nutrition, health and ingredient claims.
• Proactively provide regulatory interpretation and guidance cross functionally to teams to ensure labeling compliance.
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and food labeling regulatory activity.
• Ensure ingredients specifications deliver compliant finished products, including ingredient documentation management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the identification and creation of opportunities for product labeling, claims and positioning in support of the business strategy.
• Research and respond to customer and consumer inquiries regarding nutrition, ingredients and claims.
• Generate and maintain product labeling information and claims.
• Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims.
• Manage nutrition label and claims maintenance, including verification of nutrition labeling.
• Evaluate labeling impact of product reformulation to inform product packaging transitions and disposition decisions.
• Review and approve labels and marketing collateral to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the advancement of the Regulatory Affairs team, identify gaps and provide input into process improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive food regulatory and labeling experience.
• Working knowledge of USDA / FDA food labeling regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of food and nutrient composition related to food labeling.
• Experience using and managing PLM software to assist in nutritional label creation.

Nice-to-haves

• Expert knowledge and experience in food labeling and regulatory affairs, preferably with both USDA and FDA.
• Working knowledge of CFIA preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k participation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off