Regulatory Affairs Director

Role Overview

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with State, FDA, and emerging market regulations across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead research and discovery efforts for compliance in new markets like Canada, Mexico, South American, and Europe.
• Oversee and improve the supplier compliance and approval programs.
• Support efforts to develop and improve company policies as they relate to regulatory compliance or other business needs.
• Develop a new team of regulatory auditors, providing guidance on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including food product registrations, labeling, and ingredient approvals.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Legal, Marketing, and Sales to address regulatory issues and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for product formulations, new partners, suppliers, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with external consultants, legal counsel, and professional associations to monitor industry trends and anticipate regulatory changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to regulatory compliance or other business needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics to senior management.
• Serve on the Food Safety Leadership and Recall teams to ensure directional alignment with company and regulatory needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Education or other related field; advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the food industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth or functional knowledge of Department of Agriculture (UDAF preferred), FDA, CFIA, or other applicable regulations pertaining to food manufacturing, labeling, and distribution.
• Proven track record of successfully managing regulatory compliance for multi-site operations.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external partners.
• Ability to develop and execute regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to align complex regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and conducting regulatory inspections and audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and similar software tools.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development