Regulatory Affairs Director – Food & Flavor

Cps4jobs; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

cps4jobs is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs (Food & Beverage) to lead the Regulatory Affairs function for a flavors-focused organization in the United States. You will guide labeling, product compliance, and regulatory strategies across domestic and international markets.

The role requires 8+ years in regulatory roles within food-related industries, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance for internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive regulatory experience within the food, flavor, ingredient, or related industries.
• Significant experience in Regulatory Affairs with demonstrated leadership or people-management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. food regulatory requirements and the ability to interpret and apply regulations to products and business activities.
• Experience with food labeling, allergens, ingredient declarations, product claims, specifications, and customer regulatory documentation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with food ingredients and flavor systems.
• Experience working with certification programs and applicable domestic or international regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop regulatory professionals.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s Regulatory Affairs function and provide direction, support, and development to regulatory team members.
• Establish priorities and processes for managing regulatory requests, customer inquiries, documentation, and compliance activities.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Service to provide accurate and timely responses to customer regulatory requests and product questionnaires.
• Review and provide guidance regarding product composition, ingredients, allergens, claims, labeling, specifications, and other regulatory considerations.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documentation and product information used by customers and internal departments.
• Ensure finished-product labeling and regulatory statements comply with applicable U.S. requirements.
• Provide regulatory guidance related to domestic and international market requirements when requested.
• Maintain accurate regulatory information within internal databases and systems.
• Evaluate existing regulatory processes and implement improvements as regulatory requirements and business needs change.
• Monitor developments in food and ingredient regulations and communicate relevant changes to leadership and affected departments.
• Assess the potential impact of new or changing regulations and coordinate appropriate organizational responses.
• Provide regulatory expertise during food safety, quality, product development, recall, and other cross-functional initiatives.
• Oversee applicable certification and regulatory programs, including religious, organic, and other product-specific requirements.
• Serve as a regulatory resource for senior management and provide recommendations regarding compliance risks, regulatory strategy, and emerging requirements.
• Develop strong working relationships across departments to ensure regulatory considerations are incorporated into business and product decisions.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training related to regulatory compliance.
• Participate in special projects and other initiatives requiring regulatory expertise.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Regulatory strategy

FDA/US regs knowledge

Labeling & claims

Allergen management

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Documentation control

Education

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

Job description

cps4jobs is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs (Food & Beverage) to lead the Regulatory Affairs function for a flavors-focused organization in the United States. You will guide labeling, product compliance, and regulatory strategies across domestic and international markets.

The role requires 8+ years in regulatory roles within food-related industries, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance for internal teams and customers.