DIS-18087 Hiring Remote Regulatory Manager

Distro; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Distro is seeking an experienced Regulatory Manager / Sr. Regulatory Manager to join the Marketing Review Services (MRS) team.

You will advise clients across food, dietary supplement, cosmetic, and OTC categories on labeling, claims, and compliance, and help grow the MRS practice. The role demands deep FDA regulation knowledge (21 CFR Part 101), leadership in regulatory strategy, and a track record of cross‑functional program management and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Compliance in food, dietary supplement, or related industries.
• 8+ years reviewing labeling and claims for food/dietary supplement products.
• Advanced knowledge of FDA labeling rules and 21 CFR Part 101.
• Strong ability to assess substantiation, compliance, and regulatory risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clients and stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects, client relationships, and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory reviews of labels, packaging, marketing materials, websites, and advertising claims.
• Evaluate claim substantiation and provide FDA/FTC compliance guidance.
• Review formulas, ingredient specs, SOPs, quality docs, and compliance programs.
• Support regulatory strategy, product development, and due diligence for clients.
• Prepare and review regulatory reports and compliance assessments.
• Serve as SME on food and dietary supplement regs and upcoming requirements.
• Partner with leadership to grow the MRS department and mentor future team members.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

FDA regulations

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory strategy

Job description

Position Overview

Our immediate priority is the search for an experienced Regulatory Manager / Sr. Regulatory Manager to join the Marketing Review Services (MRS) team. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned regulatory professional with deep expertise in food and dietary supplement compliance, labeling, and claims review. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted regulatory advisor, supporting clients across the Food & Beverage, Dietary Supplement, Cosmetic, and OTC industries. In addition to providing technical regulatory guidance, this individual will play a key role in helping expand and develop the MRS practice, with significant opportunities for leadership growth and advancement.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Compliance, or a related function within the food, dietary supplement, or closely related industries.
• 8+ years of direct experience reviewing and approving food and dietary supplement labeling and claims.
• Advanced knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations, specifically 21 CFR Part 101, with the ability to confidently interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of claim substantiation, compliance assessments, and regulatory risk evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects, client relationships, and cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• USDA labeling experience.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Previous consulting experience supporting multiple clients and product categories.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or building regulatory teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory reviews of product labels, packaging, marketing materials, websites, social media content, and advertising claims.
• Evaluate claim substantiation and provide regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with FDA, FTC, and applicable industry regulations.
• Review formulas, ingredient specifications, SOPs, quality documentation, and compliance programs.
• Support regulatory strategy, product development initiatives, and due diligence activities for clients.
• Prepare and review regulatory reports, compliance assessments, and related documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on food and dietary supplement regulations and emerging industry requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership to support the growth and development of the MRS department and future team members.