Senior Manager (Regulatory Affairs) – Mumbai

Abreast Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abreast Global Consulting is hiring a Senior Manager in Regulatory Affairs for a leading beverages manufacturing company based out at Mumbai, India. The role covers regulatory, labeling, NFT, and EXIM documentation for R&D.

You will oversee regulatory compliance for beverage products, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure global alignment. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, analytics, and project management skills, with deep knowledge of FSSAI and Indian regulations

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in Food Technology/Science is required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in beverage QA or R&D and knowledge of quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Check formulation compliance per FSSAI, export and international regulations.
• Oversee labeling and artwork to meet Indian and international rules.
• Develop NFT (Nutrition Facts Table) and support NPD with regulatory input.
• Coordinate with QA, Legal, Marketing, and Product Development teams.
• Lead regulatory submissions and maintain compliance across operations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Food Technology/Science

Job description

Function - Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Labelling, Nutrition Fact Table, FSSAI, FDA, EXIM, NPD, International Regulations

Company - For a Leading Beverages Manufacturing Company

Location - Mumbai, India

Job Type - Full Time, Onsite

Abreast Global Consulting is hiring a full time Senior Manager in Regulatory Affairs for a leading beverages manufacturing company based out at Mumbai, India. The role involves handling New Product Development with core responsibility into Regulatory, Legal, Nutritional Labeling and EXIM Documentation aspects related to the Research & Development function. The position will oversee regulatory compliance for beverage products, ensuring adherence to both local and global regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include managing regulatory submissions, maintaining and improving quality systems, and providing strategic guidance to ensure regulatory alignment across operations. The Senior Manager will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and compliance efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legal/ Regulatory/ Labeling

• Check for compliance on formulation as per FSSAI / Export / International Regulations


• Labelling in accordance with FSSAI regulations / Export / International Regulations for products.


• Scrutinize and approve all labels/Artwork for conformance with all the Indian food regulations / Export / International regulations


• Establish Ingredient List and other compulsory declaration for each and every new and revised recipe in accordance with the Indian regulations and international regulations where required.


• Mandatory approval on Labels for products.


• Product Classification as per formulation.


• Work with team members in the areas of food regulations.


• Verify recipes together with national / global regulations and acceptance.


• To attend the Regulatory workshops, seminars and initiate capacity building and Advocacy Good comprehension of Food laws applicable in India including FSSAI, Legal Metrology.


• Liaise with Product Development, QA, Legal and Marketing department so as to set up correct labelling requirements and provide clear, regulatory comprehension of the regulatory demands.

Concentrates/Product RM/Nutrition

• Expertise in New Product Development (Beverages, Water) and Regulatory Affairs (Labeling).


• Designing of Concentrates/ Flavour Units required for execution of NPD


• Coordination with Internal and external teams for designing and manufacture of Concentrates/ shelf life evaluation/extension etc.


• Working closely with the QA-Concentrate team for smooth execution to commercial production.


• Designing of Mixing Instructions for the commercial production of New products


• Designing of Nutrition Fact Table (NFT)


• Carry out specifications formation, sensory evaluation etc. of Raw Materials.


• Conduct sensory studies and shelf life studies for Product RM.


• Interpret, communicate, and leverage experimental data to support the development and implementation of formulations.


• Directing Product Development Assistants and Associates to complete assigned tasks.


• Qualification of raw materials, designing and executing stability tests, formulation development and technology evaluation.


• Coordinate with different vendors for raw materials for products.


• Co-ordinate with NABL accredited laboratories for analysis of new & existing products.


• Participate with the audit team in vendor audits Assisting in preparation of Manuals for Products, Concentrates/Flavour Units etc.

Qualifications:

Education:Master's or a Bachelor’s Degree Food Technology or Food Science.

Skills:Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to manage projects.

Experience:Previous experience in the beverage areas like quality assurance or scientific research can provide a strong foundation for this role. Knowledge of maintaining and improving Quality Systems. Strong leadership and project management skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.