Regulatory Affairs Associate Manager

Job opening: Regulatory Affairs Associate Manager (732476)

Duration: 6+ Months

Remote

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Validate product composition, ingredient lists, develop nutritionals and advise on/approve regulated claims for compliance under US laws and regulations

• Participate in validation of marketing campaigns and review of associated materials

• Approve packaging artwork/graphics and label claims for brands supported

• Contribute regulatory perspective in brand and cross-functional meetings to help reduce regulatory risks (with supervision) and support business growth and innovation

• Identify challenges for upcoming projects and innovations and advise business with solutions that meet regulatory requirements

• Support roll outs of new food and packaging regulations

• Train key stakeholders on relevant regulatory updates

• Support comments to new rules, trade association work, and relevant regulatory committee projects

• Review product and ingredient specifications and documentation

• Support Export team in regulatory product information requests

• Assess changes to regulations and impact to relevant portfolio of products

• Engage with suppliers on relevant regulatory compliance topics and/or adherence to new regulations

• Position will support Yogurt Business Unit and may support additional businesses in the future

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Nutrition, or related scientific field

• 3+ years of experience in a Regulatory Affairs (or related scientific) role with a consumer packaged goods (CPG) food manufacturer or ingredient supplier; experience in food labeling for nutrition-focused products (dairy, plant-based foods, beverages, cereals, bars, shakes, meals)

• Familiarity with SAP nutrition database and labeling systems, or similar systems such as Genesis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food composition as it relates to food labeling, nutrition, and ingredient composition

• Scientific proficiency and ability to understand science-based regulations and communicate scientific topics to various functions, including marketing and legal

• Ability to handle complexity, multiple projects and requests, and short timelines

• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion

• Good judgment, decisiveness, and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable with labeling databases, computer software, Microsoft Excel, and other systems

• Detail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills

• Comfortable with ambiguity and problem solving

• Strong written and oral communication skills

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Regulatory Affairs: 3 years (Required)
• ingredient supplier: 3 years (Required)
• food labeling for nutrition-focused products: 3 years (Required)
• SAP nutrition database: 3 years (Required)
• Genesis: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote