Director of Regulatory – Hybrid

FBSG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory leadership

Team management

Regulatory analysis

FDA beverage regulations

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Data interpretation

Training & development

Strategic thinking

KPI development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview:

The Director of Regulatory provides strategic leadership and direction to a team of compliance and regulatory professionals, ensuring a proactive approach to complying with all federal and state laws for our clients. This role involves partnering strategically with the business to provide thought leadership, fostering a favorable regulatory and customer service environment that safeguards our company reputation while driving profitable business growth.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• LMA - Lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of 5 compliance and regulatory professionals
• Provide strategic direction to identify and implement proactive solutions for emerging beverage market trends
• Oversee key accounts to address Alcohol Compliance needs effectively
• Provide expertise to guide the business in finding solutions to regulatory compliance issues that affect our products, packaging, ingredient, labelling, claims, warehousing, and shipping
• Establish and monitor individual and departmental KPIs to drive best practices and meet expectations
• Identify development needs and contribute to the creation of training programs aligned with company strategic initiatives
• Maintain and enhance customer and Federal/State agency relationships
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Federal/TTB regulations, as well as Federal and State laws for Beer, Wine & Spirits
• Ability to understand and interpret Federal & State laws for Beer, Wine & Spirits
• Conduct research on Federal & State statutes and regulations, submit Federal formulations, labels, and permits, and handle State registrations for new licenses, label registrations, and distributor appointments
• Manage Federal and State tax reporting for Beer, Wine & Spirits, including making tax payments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years minimum related experience
• 3+ years management experience, team of at least 4 people preferred
• Advanced regulatory knowledge and demonstrated ability to manage a team effectively to drive client satisfaction and education
• High-level analytical skills to comprehend and evaluate regulations, instructions, and reporting requirements
• Ability to analyze existing processes and identify efficient methods to accomplish goals, continuously improving processes through regular assessment and adjustment
• Effective communication skills to identify needs, evaluate alternative business solutions, and facilitate issue resolution within project teams and functional areas
• Understanding of risk management principles and performance improvement strategies
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. FDA regulations applicable to beverages, food ingredients, and dietary ingredients
• Experience with FDA labeling requirements, including ingredient statements, allergens, Nutrition Facts, claims, and statements of identity
• Experience evaluating ingredient regulatory status, including GRAS determinations and novel or emerging ingredients
• Familiarity with FDA requirements for product claims, including structure/function, health, and other marketing claims applicable to beverages
• Experience interpreting FDA regulations and guidance and translating requirements into practical recommendations for product development and commercialization
• Ability to conduct regulatory reviews of beverage formulations, ingredients, packaging, and labels and identify compliance risks
• Experience working with FDA registration, notifications, inspections, and regulatory inquiries, as applicable
• Experience partnering with R&D, Quality, Operations, Sourcing, and Commercial teams to ensure beverage products meet applicable FDA requirements