Lead global regulatory assessments and governance for flavorings and core product formulas, ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and Company requirements.
Identify, assess, and communicate emerging regulatory risks and opportunities that may impact flavors, formulas, or business continuity.
Establish, communicate, and enforce Company requirements related to flavor regulatory compliance, trade secret protection, and third-party certifications.
Develop KORE requirements and deliver training to internal stakeholders on flavor regulatory topics, religious certifications, and protection of proprietary composition information.
Provide regulatory governance over flavors used in emerging brands and manage flavor submissions to the U.S. TTB.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with flavor suppliers, certifying bodies, and industry trade associations.
Represent the Company in relevant trade organizations (e.g., FEMA) and serve on committees to shape industry positions and collective action.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, including certifiers, regulators, and industry experts, to advance Company objectives.
Provide flavor regulatory thought leadership, stewardship, and subject matter expertise to enable innovation, speed to market, and portfolio growth.

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related discipline; Master’s degree in Food Science, Law, or related field preferred.
7+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, with strong preference for experience in the flavor or food and beverage industry.
Hands-on experience with U.S. TTB flavor/formula requirements preferred.
Knowledge of kosher and halal requirements, certifying bodies, and global religious certification frameworks preferred.
Strong understanding of the global flavor regulatory landscape, including key issues affecting the food and beverage industry preferred.
Experience engaging with and collaborating/leading industry trade organizations (e.g., FEMA, ABA).
Demonstrated ability to explain complex regulatory and technical information clearly to diverse internal and external audiences.

full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position

Director, Flavor Regulatory

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