Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Company Description
You may know us as Wonderful Pistachios, FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, JUSTIN Wine, and Teleflora, but we're all Wonderful - and we have a great opportunity for a Regulatory Affairs Specialistto join our team.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, the Regulatory Affairs Specialist will assist with domestic and international food and beverage regulatory work for all its privately held companies. This is an unique opportunity to learn from a team of experienced attorneys and regulatory professionals who can help you to expand and hone your regulatory skills as a member of a collaborative and supportive team.
The Regulatory Team advises on labeling, advertising, product registration and licensing, claim substantiation, food safety, recalls, product development, pesticide and chemical tolerances, and other areas of regulatory compliance. This team is a part of our broader transactional legal group that includes corporate, real estate, employment, intellectual property, education, and government affairs teams.
This position will participate in our hybrid work schedule: Mon-Wed in office at 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.
Job Description

• Review U.S. product labels (including ingredient statements, nutrition facts, nutrient content claims, health claims, romance copy and other statements provided on pack) for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and track current FDA regulations and warning letters related to food labeling, nutrition, claims and food safety.
• Summarize and help interpret U.S. and international regulations and guidance documents related to labeling, nutrition and claims.
• Maintain and organize substantiation and documentation for label and product claims.
• Develop and maintain compliance tools and resources (e.g., decision trackers, internal reference documents, pesticide and ingredient spreadsheets, FSMA checklists, etc.) by reviewing content and entering data.
• Maintain and update nutrition information for U.S. and international products, such as confirming appropriate calculation methods by country, calculating nutrient content per serving and 100 g, checking rounding rules, etc.
• Assist the Regulatory Team with process improvement and data management, including the development and maintenance of labeling checklists, brand reference guides and SOPs.
• Research, summarize and compile documents published by government agencies to support comment writing or other regulatory strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in domestic Regulatory Affairs at a consumer packaged goods company is required.
  • Food and beverage experienced strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of FDA labeling laws and regulations.
  • International regulatory knowledge a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food science or related discipline preferred. Formal coursework or seminars in labeling, claims, and food safety preferred.

Additional Skills

• Positive and self-starter attitude with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to communicate complex regulatory and scientific issues in simple terms.
• Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within the Regulatory team and with cross-functional partners.
• Solutions-oriented team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Superb organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook).

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America's No. 1 tree nut and America's fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America's No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world's leading floral delivery service.
The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $2.5BN invested in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California's Central Valley, Fiji, and the world.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about the company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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