Regulatory Affairs Manager

General Information

Name


Regulatory Affairs Manager


Employment Type


Direct Hire


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Scientific


Date


11-May-2026


City


Schaumburg


State


Illinois


Country


United States


Ref #


9247856448


Description & Requirements

Description

Regulatory Affairs Manager
Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to join a growing team supporting regulatory compliance across the U.S. and Canada. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products meet all regulatory requirements within the food & beverage, pet food, nutraceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of all products sold in the U.S. and Canada with applicable regulatory requirements
• Monitor, track, and communicate current and emerging regulations impacting the business
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including compliance conformity documents and SDS
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product specifications, labeling, allergens, GMO, organic certifications, and regulatory status
• Support product registrations, certifications, and regulatory dossier submissions
• Provide labeling and ingredient regulatory guidance to internal teams and customers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, QA/QC, Production, Sales, and Marketing
• Train internal teams on regulatory updates and compliance requirements
• Liaise with regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, Health Canada), consultants, and industry associations
• Maintain systems and processes to ensure accurate and consistent regulatory data management

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Safety, Food Engineering, or related field
• 7-10 years of regulatory affairs experience within a food, beverage, or ingredient company
• Strong expertise in FDA, USDA, and Health Canada regulations
• Experience with ingredient compliance, labeling, claims, and product compliance
• Familiarity with regulatory systems, data management tools, or product lifecycle systems

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field or additional training in regulatory science
• Experience with international regulations

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting both internal teams and external customers

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly
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