International Regulatory Manager

About the role

The International Regulatory Manager will lead regulatory compliance strategies that support the successful expansion and sale of branded confectionery products across international markets. This role is central to protecting Ferrara’s brands and enabling growth globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of International Regulatory Specialists and Senior International Specialists by fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop internal training programs and provide continuous feedback to support team growth.
• Develop and retain strong talent within the team, focusing on growing team members' skills and leadership capabilities.
• Support and execute the continued development of the team’s 5-year plan (PS5).
• Partner with third-party distributors and internal cross-functional teams, leading the team responsible for global product compliance.
• Strengthen internal regulatory programs and guide stakeholders through complex and evolving international requirements.
• Partner with Global Product Development, Specifications, Marketing, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, and Quality teams.
• Evaluate regulatory risk and provide proactive, pragmatic, and risk-based recommendations to cross-functional partners.
• Ensure accurate and timely global compliance data is available to the business.
• Drive stakeholders to alignment on global regulatory compliance data, processes, and best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all International Regulatory related questions and queries.
• Manage competing priorities between product innovation and operational stability, while keeping the bar high on compliance.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, analyze impacts, prioritize work needed based on company goals, and implement a balanced action plan.
• Set clear objectives, resource allocation, and define project milestones to ensure timely and accurate regulatory deliverables.
• Understand and manage the Global Compliance Module within SAP PLM.
• Identify and lead the development and continuous improvement of PLM/business processes to enable formula compliance, labeling, regulatory evaluations, and compliance to claims.
• Report on Regulatory management metrics, including international product compliance and progress on strategic initiatives.

Requirements

This role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience working for a global food or dietary supplements manufacturer with at least 5 years’ experience of international food law and regulatory framework. Bilingual proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Engineering, or a related field is required, with an MS preferred. Independent regulatory interpretation in Canada, Mexico, European Union, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Latin American (LATAM) markets is a plus.

Skills

• Proven leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Self-starter with a high level of capability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging with upper management and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to decision-making.
• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion.

Benefits

At Ferrara, we offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $102,075 - $142,905 annually.