Director of Regulatory (Food and Beverage Industry)

Director of Regulatory (Food & Beverage Industry) Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Regulatory to lead regulatory activities for a food and ingredient-focused organization. This individual will oversee regulatory compliance, provide guidance on product and labeling requirements, and serve as a primary resource for regulatory questions from internal teams and customers. The Director will work closely with Quality, R&D, Sales, Operations, and senior leadership to ensure products and business practices remain aligned with applicable regulatory requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of U.S. food regulations, excellent leadership abilities, and the ability to manage both day-to-day regulatory needs and longer-term compliance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the organization’s Regulatory Affairs function and provide direction, support, and development to regulatory team members. Establish priorities and processes for managing regulatory requests, customer inquiries, documentation, and compliance activities. Partner with Sales and Customer Service to provide accurate and timely responses to customer regulatory requests and product questionnaires. Review and provide guidance regarding product composition, ingredients, allergens, claims, labeling, specifications, and other regulatory considerations. Oversee the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documentation and product information used by customers and internal departments. Ensure finished-product labeling and regulatory statements comply with applicable U.S. requirements. Provide regulatory guidance related to domestic and international market requirements when requested. Maintain accurate regulatory information within internal databases and systems. Evaluate existing regulatory processes and implement improvements as regulatory requirements and business needs change. Monitor developments in food and ingredient regulations and communicate relevant changes to leadership and affected departments. Assess the potential impact of new or changing regulations and coordinate appropriate organizational responses. Provide regulatory expertise during food safety, quality, product development, recall, and other cross-functional initiatives. Oversee applicable certification and regulatory programs, including religious, organic, and other product-specific requirements. Serve as a regulatory resource for senior management and provide recommendations regarding compliance risks, regulatory strategy, and emerging requirements. Develop strong working relationships across departments to ensure regulatory considerations are incorporated into business and product decisions. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training related to regulatory compliance. Participate in special projects and other initiatives requiring regulatory expertise. Support the organization’s overall food safety and quality objectives and promote a culture of regulatory and operational compliance. Ensure regulatory activities align with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Maintain familiarity with applicable FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, and other food industry requirements. Support programs involving food safety, food defense, allergen management, traceability, crisis management, document control, and related quality systems. Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, training, and other activities supporting the organization’s food safety and quality programs. Promote safe work practices and adherence to established workplace safety requirements. Salary $150,000 - $170,000 Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline. 8+ years of progressive regulatory experience within the food, flavor, ingredient, or related industries. Significant experience in Regulatory Affairs with demonstrated leadership or people-management responsibility. Strong knowledge of U.S. food regulatory requirements and the ability to interpret and apply regulations to products and business activities. Experience with food labeling, allergens, ingredient declarations, product claims, specifications, and customer regulatory documentation. Familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with food ingredients and flavor systems. Experience working with certification programs and applicable domestic or international regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop regulatory professionals. Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical recommendations. #J-18808-Ljbffr CPS, Inc.