Beverages Regulatory Director & Strategy Lead

FBSG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

FBSG is seeking a Director of Regulatory in Chicago to provide strategic leadership for a regulatory team focused on compliance with federal and state beverage laws. The role partners with the business to balance regulatory rigor with market opportunities and customer service excellence.

The successful candidate will lead a team of regulatory professionals, manage critical accounts, and ensure products meet FDA labeling and ingredient regulations while driving growth and safeguarding the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5-7 years of regulatory/compliance experience in beverages or closely related industries.
• 3+ years of management experience, leading teams of 4+ people.
• Advanced regulatory knowledge with ability to drive client satisfaction and education.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to streamline processes and continuously improve operations.
• Excellent communication to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of risk management and performance improvement.
• Proficiency with FDA beverage labeling requirements and ingredient regulations.
• Experience with FDA registrations, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
• Familiarity with GRAS, novel ingredients, and claims related to beverages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of compliance and regulatory professionals (5 people).
• Provide strategic direction for proactive regulatory solutions addressing beverage market trends.
• Oversee key accounts to address alcohol compliance needs effectively.
• Guide the business on regulatory issues affecting products, packaging, labeling, ingredients, claims, warehousing, and shipping.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive best practices and performance.
• Identify training needs and help develop programs aligned with company goals.
• Maintain relationships with customers and Federal/State agencies.
• Interpret FDA and state regulations for Beer, Wine & Spirits and translate into practical guidance.
• Conduct regulatory reviews of formulations, ingredients, packaging, and labels to identify risks.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Operations, Sourcing, and Commercial teams to ensure FDA compliance.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Team management

Regulatory analysis

FDA beverage regulations

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Data interpretation

Training & development

Strategic thinking

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

FBSG is seeking a Director of Regulatory in Chicago to provide strategic leadership for a regulatory team focused on compliance with federal and state beverage laws. The role partners with the business to balance regulatory rigor with market opportunities and customer service excellence.

The successful candidate will lead a team of regulatory professionals, manage critical accounts, and ensure products meet FDA labeling and ingredient regulations while driving growth and safeguarding the