Regulatory Affairs Manager

About the role

The Regulatory Affairs Manager will provide regulatory leadership and guidance for Premier Nutrition Company's products in domestic and international markets, navigating global regulations for Canada, Mexico, UK, EU, AUS, Middle East and APAC. This role manages regulatory responsibilities associated with US & global formula compliance, labeling, product registrations, license renewals, staying abreast of regulatory changes, and liaising with external consultants to ensure compliance in global markets. A key accountability is to protect Premier Nutrition Company, its customers and consumers from non‑compliant allergen, nutrition, ingredient and health‑claim declarations on package labeling, print and television advertising, and websites. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the manager serves as a trusted advisor and business partner to clients across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and regulatory direction and guidance to ensure all packaging, website content and sales materials are accurate and compliant with applicable global laws and regulations
• Provide input on formula development to meet regulatory & claim requirements for different global markets
• Review and approve product labels to ensure accurate and complete information, including translations, claim review, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, nutrition facts, etc. for global markets
• Maintain the internal regulatory department database for new & existing products with all substantiation documents pertaining to labeling, artwork, product claims and regulatory research
• Assist the Director of Regulatory with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, work instructions and forms related to Regulatory Affairs to ensure standardization and consistency
• Keep abreast of internal and external changes, trends, developments and other dynamics relevant to the global regulatory environment that may impact company products
• Assist Regulatory Specialist with registration efforts for various regions including Canada, Mexico, Middle East, EU, UK, APAC, AUS
• Maintain centralized document management system for Regulatory Affairs; ensure all documents are available and accurate for auditing purposes
• Support the preparation, review, and organization of regulatory submission documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Act as the regulatory lead in change control reviews for plant processes, procedures, and label modifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
• Lead the assessment of ingredients to establish their suitability for use in PNC products sold in global export markets
• Review label verification audit results and identify the severity of audit findings or the risk associated with the findings to ensure the appropriate level of action is taken to eliminate non‑compliance
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to identify and implement process and system improvements
• Keep current with developing laws, regulations, and enforcement activities impacting the use of ingredients, product safety, labeling, and advertising to provide effective regulatory assessment and impact of proposed changes to the business
• Provide guidance and strategic support to Regulatory team members
• Prepare and present training sessions to relevant stakeholders on regulatory matters
• Create & manage regulatory resources and knowledge tools
• Attend meetings and presentations; all‑hands, team, and cross‑functional meetings
• Participate in company‑wide activities and events
• Engage in impromptu conversations with colleagues
• Handle administrivia such as email, calendaring, expense reports, and other non‑value‑added work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in food science, nutrition or related field
• 5+ years of relevant Regulatory experience domestically and/or internationally (Canada, Mexico, EU, etc.) in the Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Experience in US and/or international labeling, ingredient/formula compliance, registrations
• Demonstrated experience in building processes and identifying and resolving regulatory issues quickly and effectively
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Skills

• Strong command of the details of relevant regulations and the ability to make regulatory matters understandable and actionable for stakeholders
• Results oriented with an ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated risk assessment and problem‑solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills who demonstrates good judgment, initiative, and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently within assigned areas of responsibility

Benefits

• Year‑round ½ day Fridays
• In‑office massages
• Free lunches & snacks
• Dogs in the office
• Culture of belonging celebrations
• Engaging in‑office events like bring your kids to work day
• 6% 401k match after 1 year
• Generous paid family leave regardless of gender
• All positions bonus‑eligible
• Company‑wide volunteer days
• Company‑matched charitable donations
• No employee handbook
• No dress code
• Coaching conversations instead of performance reviews
• Walking meetings
• Modern 133,000 sq ft headquarters in Emeryville, CA with gym (rock‑climbing wall), café, free onsite parking, ample greenery, and multiple transportation options

Pay

The expected pay scale for this role is $120,000 to $135,000, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role.

Schedule

We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace, with an expectation that all employees come into the office Tuesday through Thursday.