Manager, Regulatory & Technical Affairs

Consumer-Brands-Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Brands Association in Arlington, VA seeks a Manager, Regulatory & Technical Affairs to support regulatory responses, monitor federal and state actions, and assist with association policies. You will engage with members, summarize regulatory updates, and help develop educational materials.

Strong writing, project management, and scientific background are essential. This role requires 2–5 years of experience in the life sciences and a bachelor's degree; the team values detail,

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor's degree in a life science related field.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in regulatory/technical affairs preferred.
• Strong interest in regulatory policy and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and assess federal and related state legislation, regulation and emerging policies affecting the CPG industry.
• Support regulatory affairs with research, insights, and engagement with agencies and members.
• Monitor communications from regulatory agencies and summarize key takeaways.
• Identify opportunities and support regulatory advocacy with educational tools and services.
• Represent the association and its policy positions at industry meetings and events.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Customer service skills & email Etiq.

Project management skills

Analytical thinking & problem solving

Independent self-starter with multitid

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related life science

Tools

Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Position Overview:

The Manager, Regulatory & Technical Affairs is responsible for supporting regulatory and technical affairs initiatives including state and federal regulatory response development, monitoring and tracking developments and trends related to state and federal actions, coordinating and contributing to internal workflow processes, and assisting with the implementation of association policies and procedures, as well as supporting the regulatory affairs team in day-to-day functions, including member engagement.??

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Regulatory and Technical Affairs Support

• Monitor, track, and assess federal and related state legislation, regulation, emerging policies and issues that may impact the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, including FDA’s work related to food chemicals and nutrition as well as EPA- and USDA-related matters.
• Support the regulatory affairs team in gathering research and industry insights and engaging with regulatory agencies and members on priority topics, particularly those related to microbiology.
• Monitor communications and meetings from regulatory agencies, partnerships, and advocacy groups, including attending meetings and summarizing key takeaways.
• Identify opportunities and support enhancement of regulatory advocacy with communication tools, educational opportunities, or other services.
• Represent the association and its policy positions at industry meetings and events.

Member Engagement

• Work directly with members to gain insights regarding research, trends, and issues related to priority topics to the CPG industry.
• Develop and disseminate updates, research or data summaries, technical briefs, decision documents, educational materials, and/or other issue-related information to members.

Technical Support

• Track and monitor federal and state developments and trends in food safety regulations and guidance.
• Assist in the development of written and oral responses on federal and state actions.
• Serve as a technical specialist on food safety issues impacting the CPG industry.

Requirements

Experience & Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in microbiology, chemistry, toxicology, food science, or related life science, preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated interest in regulatory and technical affairs, especially as they relate to public policy.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and email etiquette
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills ?
• High attention to detail and accuracy ?
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information ?
• Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving abilities ?
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently?and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment??
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365 Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Passion for regulatory work and industry’s role in solutions

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities maychangeor new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The Consumer Brands Association is an equal opportunity employer that supports a diverse workforce. We seek candidates for employment based on knowledge, skills and abilities that are relevant to job performance. We do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by federal,stateor local law.

Salary Range:

$85K-$95K

The compensation range shared reflects the fullsalaryband approved for the role in compliance withpay transparency guidelines. Final offer placement within that range is determined by several factors, including depth and relevance of experience, industry background, technical or functional expertise, education/certifications, internal equity considerations, geographic market data, and overall alignment with the scope of the position.