Lead, Labeling Commercialization (Chicago)

Job DescriptionLead, Labeling Commercialization - Food Regulation & Labeling Strategy at a glance….The Group Lead, Food Regulation & Labeling Strategy provides senior leadership within the Food Regulation & Strategy team, with accountability for regulatory oversight and direction across ingredients, formulas, claims, and labeling for the Kraft Heinz U.S. portfolio. This role ensures regulatory compliance while establishing best‑in‑class practices that enable compliant commercialization, effective risk management, and sound, business‑driven decision‑making in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite weekly at our World HQ in downtown Chicago, IL.What’s on the menu?Provide strategic leadership for regulatory compliance across the Kraft Heinz U.S. food & beverage portfolio, ensuring alignment with FDA and/or USDA requirements and internal standards. Serve as a trusted partner to Marketing, R&D, Product Development, Legal, Quality, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to enable compliant innovation from concept through commercialization. Lead and develop regulatory talent, fostering high performance, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Establish and operationalize best‑in‑class regulatory processes, tools, and governance models to drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Assess and communicate regulatory risks, opportunities, and emerging trends; proactively provide early‑warning insights and actionable guidance to the business. Navigate complex and ambiguous regulatory scenarios, including GRAS status, additive and color additive requirements, and claims substantiation. Review and approve product labels, label graphics, advertising, and promotional materials for regulatory compliance and technical accuracy. Develop and review regulatory and nutrition technical documentation for ingredients and finished products. Prepare and support Kraft Heinz regulatory positions in collaboration with Legal and cross‑functional partners, including engagement with regulatory authorities as appropriate. Influence enterprise‑level decisions by delivering balanced, pragmatic regulatory recommendations that protect the business while supporting strategic objectives. Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MS in Nutrition, or other relevant advanced degree preferred Preferred 15+ years of experience in U.S. food, beverage, or dietary supplement regulatory compliance Experience may include product development, nutrition, scientific affairs, or quality Strong knowledge of FDA and/or USDA regulations, specifications, claims, and labeling databases Proven experience providing creative, sound, and solution‑oriented regulatory advice in complex or ambiguous situations Demonstrated success leading and evolving teams and driving operational excellence Experience navigating GRAS status, additive and color additive requirements, and broader ingredient regulatory frameworks Experience preparing and reviewing claims substantiation and evaluating supporting technical documentation with cross‑functional teams Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a dynamic environment Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.New Hire Base Salary Range:$141,500.00 - $176,900.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factorsBenefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/AssessmentsSocial - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, TrainingEmotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support ProgramsFinancial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, DisabilityLocation(s)Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may View email address on apply.placed-app.com assistance.SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time