Manager, Regulatory Affairs

• Serve as the North American regulatory subject matter expert for Food Biosciences products, including food enzymes and cultures
• Proactively assess regulatory developments and business impact
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies supporting commercialization, innovation, and business growth across the United States and Canada
• Lead, prepare, and support regulatory submissions and notifications, including GRAS submissions and Health Canada filings
• Partner with R&D, Applications, Quality, and Commercial teams to integrate regulatory requirements into product development and launch activities
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders and external customers regarding product compliance, regulatory status, and market requirements
• Monitor and maintain ongoing compliance of marketed products within North American regulatory frameworks and applicable industry standards
• Evaluate regulatory risks and recommend practical, business-focused solutions
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Contribute to regulatory process improvements, documentation practices, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Requirements

• Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline
• Significant regulatory affairs experience within food ingredients, biotechnology, dairy, enzymes, cultures, or another regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of United States and/or Canadian regulatory frameworks applicable to food ingredients and Food Biosciences products
• Hands‑on experience preparing and managing regulatory submissions, notifications, and supporting documentation
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to business and product-specific situations
• Strong attention to detail, documentation practices, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Experience working successfully within a global, matrixed organization and collaborating across cultures and regions
• Experience supporting enzyme, culture, fermentation, biotechnology, or dairy-related product portfolios
• Established relationships with North American regulatory authorities, industry associations, or external scientific networks
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and develop creative, solution-oriented approaches to regulatory challenges

Core Competencies

Expertise in North American regulatory frameworks for Food Biosciences products, with a strong focus on regulatory submissions, compliance, and strategic guidance for commercialization and innovation. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders while navigating complex regulatory environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Regulatory Affairs Experience
• Regulatory Submissions Management
• Knowledge of Food Ingredients Regulations
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Master's Degree in Food Science or Related Discipline

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Regulatory Strategy Development
• GRAS Submissions
• Health Canada Filings
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
• Risk Evaluation and Mitigation
• Documentation Practices
• Product Development Integration
• Regulatory Guidance Provision
• Regulatory Process Improvement
• Knowledge Sharing Initiatives

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication
• Collaboration Skills
• Ability to Influence

Industry Keywords

• Food Biosciences
• Food Enzymes
• Food Cultures
• Biotechnology
• Dairy Products
• Regulated Industry
• North American Regulatory Authorities
• Industry Associations
• Global Matrixed Organization
• Fermentation