Regulatory Affairs Manager (US/CAN)

BENEO; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits

Open and collaborative culture

Purpose-driven culture

Job summary

BENEO, a global leader in functional food ingredients, is seeking a Regulatory Affairs professional for the US/Canada region. The role focuses on regulatory submissions, guidance, and market access across North America.

You will work with Sales, Marketing, Quality, and CTS, reporting to the Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs US/CAN based in Europe. This position requires collaborative, proactive support and strong English communication across time zones.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Food Regulatory Affairs within US/Canada markets.
• Ability to assess regulatory labelling, claims, ingredient status, and inquiries.
• Works effectively in an international matrix with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive Regulatory Affairs activities, submissions, and processes for US & Canada.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and align regulatory position papers on draft legislation.

Skills

Food Regulatory Affairs

US/Canada regulations

English communication

Job description

We are a global market leader in functional food ingredients for both humans and animals, with production sites in Germany, Belgium, Chile, The Netherlands and Italy. With our worldwide distribution network, we market our ingredients in over 75 countries. BENEO is a member of the Südzucker Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive Food Regulatory Affairs activities, submissions, and processes for the US & Canada region in line with regional strategic priorities.
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments, identify opportunities and risks, and provide regulatory guidance to internal teams and customers to ensure compliance of BENEO ingredients.
• Prepare and align regulatory position papers and comments on draft legislation for submission to authorities, contributing to the development of science-based regulations.
• Develop and manage regulatory dossiers for new ingredient approvals and health or nutrition claims, liaising with authorities to support successful market access.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and practical regulatory advice to cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Quality, CTS, etc.) and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate product, facility, and distributor registrations and renewals to ensure uninterrupted import and export activities.
• Maintain and continuously improve the regional regulatory database and documentation, ensuring information remains current and compliant with the latest legislation.
• Represent BENEO in interactions with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and other external organizations, actively supporting regulatory advocacy initiatives within the US & Canada region.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate has solid experience in Food Regulatory Affairs within the US and Canadian markets, combined with excellent English communication skills. They are able to independently assess regulatory requirements related to food labelling, claims, ingredient status, and customer inquiries relevant to BENEO's ingredient portfolio.

The candidate thrives in an international matrix organization and demonstrates a collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach. As this position reports to the Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs US/CAN, based in Europe, the successful candidate should be comfortable working across time zones, maintaining close alignment with the Senior Manager US/CAN and the Head of Global Regulatory Affairs. They are expected to identify and transparently communicate regulatory risks, contribute to consistent regulatory positions, and actively support a culture of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• A dynamic role with diverse responsibilities in a growing and future-oriented business environment
• A competitive salary package complemented by attractive benefits
• An open and collaborative work culture
• A purpose-driven company culture built on strong values and mutual respect

For More Information About This Position, Please Contact

Alexander Schoch

Mail: [e-mail]

www.beneo.com