Global Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Tlalnepantla; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking a Global Specialist in Regulatory Affairs to conduct regulatory reviews of raw materials for flavors and food ingredients.

The role supports multiple functions with regulatory guidance and ensures compliance across the product lifecycle. The position is remote with the role based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, requiring a bachelor’s degree in a science field and at least 4 years of regulatory experience in related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or another science-related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years in regulatory compliance within the food, flavor, ingredient, chemical, or related industries.
• Knowledge of global food ingredient, flavor, and raw material regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret regulatory information.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews of raw materials used in flavors, food ingredients, and related products.
• Obtain, review, and evaluate supplier documentation to determine ingredient compliance and approval status.
• Assess regulatory, scientific, and technical information against global regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.
• Support R&D, Creative, Quality Assurance, Production, and other functions with regulatory guidance.
• Identify potential compliance risks and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Maintain regulatory records, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Support the evaluation and introduction of new raw materials into the company portfolio.
• Manage multiple compliance reviews while meeting project timelines and business priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Supplier documentation

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

## Global Specialist, Regulatory AffairsApply: Remote: Tlalnepantla, Mexico: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 12, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R21780**Job Summary**Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.**Taste:** Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Remote Role. Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. **Where You'll Make a Difference*** Conduct regulatory compliance reviews of raw materials used in flavors, food ingredients, and related products.* Obtain, review, and evaluate supplier documentation to determine ingredient compliance and approval status.* Assess regulatory, scientific, and technical information against global regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.* Support R&D, Creative, Quality Assurance, Production, and other functions with regulatory guidance.* Identify potential compliance risks and provide recommendations for resolution.* Maintain regulatory records, approvals, and supporting documentation.* Support the evaluation and introduction of new raw materials into the company portfolio.* Manage multiple compliance reviews while meeting project timelines and business priorities.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. **What Makes You the Right Fit*** Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or another science-related discipline.* Minimum of 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance within the food, flavor, ingredient, chemical, or related industries.* Experience reviewing supplier documentation and assessing raw material compliance.* Knowledge of food ingredient, flavor, and raw material regulations.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory information.* Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.* Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. **How Would You Stand Out?*** Experience within the flavor and fragrance industry.* Knowledge of global food ingredient and flavor regulations.* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams. **Why Choose Us?*** Join a global leader in innovation and ingredient solutions.* Work on meaningful projects that impact customers worldwide.* Collaborate with diverse and highly experienced teams.* Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.* Inclusive culture focused on growth, innovation, and teamwork.We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more