Associate Manager, Regulatory Affairs
IFF · Madison, WI · 2 days ago
HybridFull-time
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Serve as the North American regulatory subject matter expert for Food Biosciences products, including food enzymes and cultures, and proactively assess regulatory developments and business impact.
- Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support commercialization, innovation, and business growth across the United States and Canada.
- Lead, prepare, and support regulatory submissions and notifications, including Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) submissions and Health Canada filings.
- Partner closely with Research & Development (R&D), Applications, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product development and launch activities.
- Provide timely and accurate 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 that support both compliance and innovation.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and external stakeholders to support advocacy and regulatory intelligence.
- Contribute to regulatory process improvements, documentation practices, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the broader regulatory organization.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- 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.
How Would You Stand Out?
- 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.
Why Choose Us?
- Help bring innovative Food Biosciences solutions to market while ensuring compliance and consumer trust.
- Partner with global experts across Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Quality, and Commercial teams.
- Influence regulatory strategies that directly support business growth and innovation.
- Gain exposure to a broad portfolio of food ingredients, enzymes, cultures, and biotechnology solutions.
- Work in a collaborative, science-driven environment that encourages learning and professional development.
- Be part of a company committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve everyday life.