Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 

About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing, science-driven wellness brand that develops dietary supplements and related nutritional products for a loyal and expanding customer base. The team prides itself on ingredient quality, transparency, and building trust through compliance, and the company is growing into new international markets.

About the Role
This Regulatory Compliance Specialist will help make sure the company's supplements, foods, nutritional products, and cosmetics are produced, labeled, and marketed in line with U.S. and international requirements, including 21 CFR Parts 110, 111, and 117, the FD&C Act, and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. You'll work with Legal, Product Development, R&D, Quality, and Marketing to give practical regulatory guidance that supports product launches and global growth. Day to day, you'll support product and label reviews, registrations, certifications, audits, recalls, and complaint-related compliance work.

What You'll Do

Product Compliance and Assessment

• Support compliance across supplements, nutritional products, foods, and cosmetics under FDA regulations, Prop 65, and applicable international rules
• Perform early regulatory screening of formulas, ingredients, finished products, and new product ideas to flag potential issues
• Review formulas, raw materials, and finished product specifications against regulatory requirements
• Track changes in regulations, guidance, and industry standards, and share relevant updates with internal teams

Labeling and Claims

• Review new and updated labels, packaging, artwork, and supporting documentation for compliance
• Partner with Marketing and Product Development to evaluate product claims, labeling, and customer-facing content
• Advise on positioning, claims, and labeling across the product lifecycle

International Registrations and Documentation

• Support registrations, notifications, certifications, and regulatory filings in international markets, including Canada, the UAE, and the UK
• Maintain regulatory files, certifications, specifications, and compliance records
• Manage regulatory reporting, including annual and periodic filings

Manufacturer and Vendor Compliance

• Work with contract manufacturers, testing labs, and other vendors to obtain and maintain required regulatory documentation
• Support testing requirements, facility certifications, audits, GMP, ISO, and related compliance standards
• Build strong working relationships with manufacturing and testing partners to support ongoing compliance

Regulatory Programs and Process

• Write, maintain, and update regulatory SOPs and processes that reflect company policy and current regulations
• Keep systems for tracking regulatory requirements and changes up to date
• Prepare responses and documentation related to audits, inspections, recalls, complaints, and other compliance matters
• Identify regulatory requirements and risks for assigned projects
• Work with internal and outside regulatory counsel as needed
• Flag emerging trends and explain their potential impact to stakeholders
• Take on other related projects and duties as business needs arise

What You Bring

• 4+ years in regulatory affairs or regulatory compliance, ideally in dietary supplements, nutrition, food, or consumer products
• Strong working knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 110, 111, and 117, FPLA, the FD&C Act, Prop 65, and Health Canada requirements
• Experience reviewing formulas, ingredients, labels, and claims
• Experience supporting international regulatory requirements, including Canada
• Experience writing and implementing regulatory SOPs and compliance processes
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to work well with R&D, Quality, Legal, Marketing, and outside partners

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Self-directed, able to prioritize several projects at once and keep moving without waiting for instruction
• Experience in a fast-paced, start-up-style environment
• A collaborative style, with the ability to explain risk and technical detail in plain business terms
• Strong written and verbal communication with leaders, colleagues, and external contacts
• Accuracy and thoroughness, with an eye for improving processes
• A strategic mindset paired with close attention to detail
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with an ERP such as NetSuite is a plus

Location and Schedule
This is an onsite role in the San Diego area, with team members in the office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays. You'll also attend monthly in-person team meetings and quarterly company events.

Compensation: $110,000–$125,000 salary, plus great benefits.

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