Regulatory Science Lead – Global Food Ingredients

manusbio; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manus seeks a Manager of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategies across natural products, including sweeteners and flavor ingredients. You will engage with authorities to secure approvals globally and guide regulatory documentation for innovative ingredients.

The role requires steering preclinical/clinical data to support safety assessments, maintaining compliance with EPA/FIFRA, EU rules, and Codex/JECFA standards, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• PhD/MS with focus in biology, nutrition, or toxicology and regulatory experience.
• Experience gaining global regulatory approvals for GRAS, novel foods, and food additives.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies for GRAS, novel foods and ingredients.
• Engage with global authorities to progress approvals per strategy.
• Provide regulatory support across product portfolios and pipelines.
• Communicate regulatory and scientific events to business teams promptly.
• Monitor regional legislation and ensure labeling compliance.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Scientific writing

Global approvals

US/EU regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

PhD/MS in Applied Biological Sciences, Nutrition, Food Science, Food Safety/Toxicology, or related

Tools

Regulatory databases

Documentation management

Regulatory submissions tooling (DMF/ASMF)

Job description

Manus seeks a Manager of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategies across natural products, including sweeteners and flavor ingredients. You will engage with authorities to secure approvals globally and guide regulatory documentation for innovative ingredients.

The role requires steering preclinical/clinical data to support safety assessments, maintaining compliance with EPA/FIFRA, EU rules, and Codex/JECFA standards, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams in a